Job summary We are looking to welcome a qualified dispenser into our busy practice, who will play a full and active role as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme.
Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.
Collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.
Process hospital letters.
Process dossette boxes.
Manage ordering stock and stock control.
Answer and deal with dispensary phone enquiries.
Monitor patients exemption status.
Sort and dispose of unwanted/returned medication; Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the dispensary and surgery as directed by the either the dispensary manager or practice manager.
About us We're located in north Suffolk and work across two sites at Fressingfield and Stradbroke; the practice has an excellent reputation for patient care and have roughly 6,500 patients with a dispensary at both sites.
We are committed to personal development for all staff, have enviable staff retention and a good and supportive team ethos.
Teamwork and collaboration are the core of the offer a very competitive salary including access to the NHS pension scheme.
Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification.
Experience Essential At least 2 years dispensary and pharmacy experience; Excellent clinical and medication knowledge; Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting; The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career; The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making; The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach; Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.