About this role
Job summary
We are a small friendly rural practice looking for 1 full time or 2 part time dispensers, for a total of 32-36 hours a week
NVQ Level 2 dispensing would be preferred. As a dispenser you will support the day-to-day operation of the surgery dispensary through tasks such as dispensing prescriptions and stock control, as well as some reception duties.
Main duties of the job
Dispensing acute and repeat prescriptions using SystmOne.
Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions.
Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements.
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.
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.
Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispensing Manager.
Attending dispensing meetings.
Checking with GPs or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication.
Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.
Ordering drugs from wholesalers using SystmOne.
Some reception work as required to cover part of the dispensing process and late-night surgery.
Handling controlled drugs (and keeping a register).
Assisting in stock checks.
Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.
Locking up the surgery premises once a week.
About us
Escrick surgery is a small friendly rural GP practice with 6800 patients and we dispense to the vast majority. We have 3 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 2 nurses, 1 HCA and onsite reception team, secretarial team and dispensing team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Dispensing acute and repeat prescriptions using SystmOne.
Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions.
Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements.
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.
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.
Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispensing Manager.
Attending dispensing meetings.
Checking with GPs or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication.
Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.
Ordering drugs from wholesalers using SystmOne.
Some reception work as required to cover part of the dispensing process and late-night surgery.
Handling controlled drugs (and keeping a register).
Assisting in stock checks.
Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.
Locking up the surgery premises once a week.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Experience working in a dispensary
Qualifications Desirable
NVQ Level 2 Dispensing
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.
Employer details Employer name Escrick Surgery
Address 4 Main Street
Escrick
York
YO19 6LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.escricksurgeryyork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)