Dispenser (GP Surgery)

Oak Tree Surgery and Pensilva Health Centre are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic qualified Dispenser to join our expanding friendly and dynamic team. The successful candidate will be based at Pensilva Health Centre 3-4 days per week Monday - Friday (days to be confirmed) between 8am-6pm (27-36 hour per week contract). To be responsible for the processing of prescriptions in accordance with practice policy and extant legislation. In addition, the post-holder will be required to support the Dispensary Lead in ensuring a high-level of service is delivered at all times, whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the practice.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies Dispensing medications safely and accurately to registered patients in our local community Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary lead to facilitate reordering Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 5 working days timeframe Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters Process prescription requests via email, face-to-face and online Assisting the Dispensary Lead in the preparation of monthly returns Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately