Dispenser

• Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs 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 dossette boxes;
• Manage ordering stock and stock control;
• Answer and deal with dispensary 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.

•  We treat all our patients and families with courtesy and respect. We recognise that every patient has unique needs and we treat individuals with empathy, dignity and kindness.
• We will work with you in partnership to get the best care and treatment for you.
• We value open communication and will be honest, transparent and accountable in all our interactions.
• We take safety and accessibility very seriously and we will thoroughly investigate and promptly reply to any concerns or complaints about our care.
• We are engaged in ensuring a strong future for general practice.
• We will continue to keep our knowledge and skills up to date by taking part in training and teaching for ourselves and all of our staff.
• We are committed to training the next generation of GPs.  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.