Job summaryWe are looking to recruit a dispenser to join our dispensing team working at Winterton / Burton Upon Stather.Regular weekly shifts (3.5 hours per week) plus additional shift cover ad hoc to cover colleagues holiday and sickness absence.Regular shifts will be:Tuesday 9.30am - 1.00pm at Winterton SurgeryThe suitable candidate will ideally be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.Flexibility, good team working skills, coupled with the ability to work efficiently unsupervised is essential, along with the desire to deliver an outstanding patient experience.Main duties of the jobTo provide drug dispensing services to the practices dispensing patients at both Winterton and Burton Surgeries.Process repeat medication requests, preparing prescriptions for patient collection.Organise collection of prescriptions with patients attending the practice.Process requests for acute medication prescribed following a clinical consultation.Organise medication for home delivery in liaison with the practice drug delivery representative.Deal with patient queries as they arise.Follow all protocols in place at the practice ensuring a safe, efficient dispensing service is provided.Work as part of the team providing monitored dossette systems for patients who are eligible.Admin: Cross reference wholesaler invoices against the statement and identify personally administered items to be coded within the accountsAbout usWe are a rural GMS training practice caring for 10,000 patients, half dispensing, a provider of surgical services and a high QOF achiever. Staff consisting of GPs / Administrators/ Secretaries/ Receptionists/ Dispensers/ Pharmacists/ Nurse Practitioners/ Surgical Unit Staff/ Practice Nurses/ HCA's/ Cleaners and Apprentices.Good local schools and road networks.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWinterton Medical PracticeJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: DISPENSER (Burton Surgery and Winterton Surgery)RESPONSIBLE TO: Dispensary Supervisor / Assistant Practice ManagerMAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONTo provide drug dispensing services to the practice’s dispensing patients at both Winterton and Burton Surgeries.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES1) Receive and process patients’ requests for authorised repeat prescriptions by computer printout and telephone answerphone.2) Record the prescription on the patients’ computer record.3) Dispense prescriptions generated by GP surgeries and repeat prescription for all dispensing patients.4) To maintain a safe and clean working environment in the dispensary and raising any significant events with the dispensary supervisor.5) To attend dispensary hatch and deal with patients efficiently when collecting medication.- Deal with queries – check computer records, etc.- Collect prescription charges.- Ensure patients sign the FP10.6) Unpacking the drug order from wholesalers.7) To order stock and consumables as necessary from wholesalers and specialist suppliers using websites and telephone.8) To maintain adequate stock control efficiently and process any special orders necessary.9) Deal with patient prescription queries by telephone or in person from patients and their representatives including care home staff, following up where needed. Record any action on patients’ records.10) Liaise with doctors with regard to any changes to drug stocks and dispensary practices and changes in working systems.11) To undertake any other duties as necessary at Burton and Winterton surgeries.12) Attendance at practice team meetings to maintain communication and keep up to date with any changes.13) Maintain dispensing CPD by undertaking self-study/attendance at training event in relation to 3 modules/events each year.14) Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures in relation to dispensing and other practice policies/procedures.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGCSE grade A to C in English and MathsDesirableTo be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.ExperienceEssentialExperience working as a dispenser or working within a dispensary environment in another roleDesirableExperience of working in Primary CareDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameWinterton Medical PracticeAddressManlake AvenueWintertonScunthorpeDN15 9TAEmployer's websitehttps://www.wintertonmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)