Current Vacancies

Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions. Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemptions.

Process and record controlled drugs in line with current legislations ensuring that all items are recorded in the register and regular checks are undertaken

Processing and bundling prescriptions for the Prescription Pricing Authority

Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage

Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook

Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensing equipment is kept clean and in good working order

Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions

Working within the guidelines issued by the practice standard operating procedures for dispensary ensuring these are followed at all times

Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispensary Manager.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensing practice

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Dispenser-NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.