Dispenser

As part of the dispensing team the post holder is expected to provide quick, efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to the patients, and to assist the practice manager and GP's in ensuring effective financial control of the dispensary.

The post holder is expected to work closely with the practice team to meet the needs of the patients following practice standard operating procedures and confidentiality.

Minimum of NVQ level 2 in pharmacy dispensing

Deliver efficient dispensing according to practice standard operating procedures

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Planning and organisation skills

Work well under pressure

Comply with legal and professional requirements and guidance

Apply communication skills and strong patient facing focus to offer appropriate information to patients

We are a busy dispensing practice with over 5000 patients on the edge of Monmouth with an interesting mix of town and country.

We are a friendly, close, supportive team.

Tooperate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, withthe objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

Toensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

Toensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain ahigh level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.

Totake prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

Toensure 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.

Toliaise with Care Homes regarding prescriptions and medications.

Toadhere to national and local Controlled Drugs policies.

• Able to deliver efficient dispensing according to the practice Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Planning and organisation skills
• Work well under pressure
• Comply with legal and professional requirements and guidance

• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy dispensing

• experience of GP practice dispensing desirable but, not essential

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.