Dispenser
| Posting date: | 11 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2026 |
| Location: | Folkestone, CT18 8HY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5596-26-0001 |
Summary
Job responsibilities The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary. Dispensers need to be: o Accurate and methodical o Be able to follow standard operating procedures (SOP) o Responsible o Able to pay attention to detail o Able to understand law and guidelines on medicines o Able to read and carry out instruction o To be interested in peoples health o Be able to explain clearly to members of the public They'll also need excellent communication, customer service, IT and manual skills. Duties and Responsibilities: o To label and dispense prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients in an efficient and accurate manner. o Process EPS (Electronic prescription service) o Issuing prepared prescriptions o Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements o 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 o Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions o Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook o Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order. o Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions. o Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post. o Ordering and unpacking drugs and dressings. o Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions under the supervision of a dispenser. o Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries support staff. o Using the computer to keep records up to date. o Checking with GPs or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication. o Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions. o Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers. o Handling and dispensing of controlled drugs complying with relevant legal controls (and keeping register). o Handling prescription money and operating/balancing the till. o Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to medicines management and dispensing doctors scheme. o Assisting in stock checks o Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.