Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and qualified Dispenser to join our supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dispenser who enjoys patient contact, works well as part of a team, and takes pride in delivering a safe, accurate and efficient dispensing service.

Main duties of the job
Working within our busy dispensary, you will be responsible for:

• Processing prescriptions authorised by GPs and prescribing clinicians.
• Dispensing medicines accurately and in accordance with practice procedures.
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels and undertaking stock control duties.
• Monitoring and recording fridge and room temperatures and ensuring medicines are stored correctly.
• Handling prescription charges and maintaining accurate records.
• Responding appropriately to medicine recalls and drug alerts.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the dispensary.
• Providing excellent customer service to patients and colleagues.

About us
Colsterworth Medical Practice is a well-established, family-friendly rural GP dispensing practice serving our local community.

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work within a friendly rural dispensing practice
• Training and development opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme

Job responsibilities
To 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.

• To 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.
• To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and a record kept of all financial transactions.
• To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PS guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required.
• To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager or dispensary manager according to practice policy.
• To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PS so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.
• To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.
• To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
• To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.
• To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.
• To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.
• To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
• To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified Dispenser NVQ Level 2 or above

Experience
Essential

• previous experience in a dispensary setting

Desirable

• Previous experience on System 1
• experience of working in a GP practice

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.