- Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GP's 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 Dossett Boxes;
- Manage ordering stock and stock control;
- Preparation of monthly returns to the Prescription Pricing Bureau;
- Answer and deal withdispensary 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.
- Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)
- GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above
- 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.
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Dispenser
1 week ago
Fressingfield Medical Centre Eye, United KingdomAbout the Role Fressingfield Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a qualified dispenser to join our friendly, supportive and very well-respected GP practice. This is a part time role, for 30 hours a week, working various weekday shifts between 8:30am and 6:30pm. There i ...
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Part time Pharmacist
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Clarity Recruitment Isle of Anglesey, United Kingdom Part timeClarity is recruiting for Pharmacist for a pharmacy in Anglesey · What you need to know: · This is a part timepermanent role. 22 Hours per week. Working Pattern: Wednesday and Friday: Saturday: Our Client looking for an experienced Pharmacist with the drive to be proactive in pr ...
Dispenser - Eye, United Kingdom - Primary Care Careers
Description
Job summary
Fressingfield Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a qualified dispenser to join our friendly, supportive and very well-respected GP practice. This is a part time role, for 30 hours a week, working various weekday shifts between 8:30am and is some flexibility regarding hours. The successful candidate will play a full and active role as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team.
If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About us
At Fressingfield Medical Centre, 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 practice has an excellent reputation for patient care and accessibility.
We also offer a very competitive salary including access to the NHS pension scheme. For more information about our centre, please visit our website:
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.
Person SpecificationQualifications
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Experience
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