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Pharmacy Dispenser - GP Surgery
| Posting date: | 15 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | St. Ives, PE27 3TP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1559-25-0000 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of a Senior Dispenser There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies b. Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately c. Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol d. Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary lead to facilitate reordering. e. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable f. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy g. Ensuring safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines h. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe i. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters j. Processing prescription requests via email, phone, fax, face-to-face and online k. Processing Dossett boxes l. Assisting the dispensary lead in the preparation of monthly returns m. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times n. Maintaining accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately o. Assist the dispensary lead in effectively managing stock levels within the dispensary, ensuring adequate levels are held, minimising wastage and expenditure