Dispenser

Job Overview

To provide a safe, accurate and efficient dispensing service to patients and support the smooth running of the dispensary in line with practice procedures and regulatory standards.

Location

Based at Haddenham Surgery; occasional visits to Staploe Medical Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Process repeat prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare, dispense and check medication within practice procedures.
• Assist patients with prescription collections and dispensing queries.
• Ensure prescription charges are collected and exemption declarations are completed correctly.
• Assist with monitored dosage systems and controlled drug prescriptions where required.
• Action owing items and medication requests promptly.
• Receive, check and store medication deliveries appropriately.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and minimise wastage from expired medication.
• Carry out regular date checks and stock rotation.
• Ensure refrigerated items are stored correctly and temperature records are maintained.
• Assist with the return and disposal of unwanted or expired medication.
• Record and store financial transactions securely.
• Process dispensary paperwork and forward invoices/correspondence as required.
• Use SystemOne and other practice systems to process prescriptions and manage dispensary tasks.
• Support dispensary audits and DSQS requirements where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the dispensary.
• Support colleagues and provide cover during periods of sickness or annual leave.
• Undertake mandatory training and keep knowledge up to date.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Dispensary Manager or Supervisor.

Confidentiality & Compliance

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and practice policies.
• Follow all health & safety, infection control and dispensary procedures.
• Work in accordance with practice policies, professional standards and current legislation.
• Promote equality, diversity and respectful treatment of patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• ACT qualified or equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulousness.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience of working within primary care.
• Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience of working within primary care.
• Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary.
• ACT qualification or equivalent.

Benefits

• Basis: Permanent.
• 32 hours per week (full‑time equivalent 37 hours).
• Salary: £25,877 per annum (pro rata for part‑time).
• Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK.

The duties listed above are not exhaustive; flexibility and additional related duties within the employee’s skills and abilities may be required.

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