NHS Jobs • Reading RG4 9SW

Part time dispenser

About this role

Accurately and efficiently dispense repeat prescriptions within five working days of the patient request being made. Ensure compliance with legal regulations when handling and dispensing Controlled Drugs to maintain patient safety. Update patients medication records promptly and correctly to reflect any changes. Dispense private prescriptions with attention to detail, ensuring adherence to practice standard operating procedures. Manage the handout of prescriptions and accurately process NHS dispensing fees. Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant dispensary area. Process and dispense repeat prescription requests received through various channels, ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Dealing with patient queries regarding prescriptions. Issuing instructions to patients when requested by a doctor. Checking prescriptions and bringing any anomalies to the attention of the dispensing lead GP. Ensure accurate counting and recording of end of month prescriptions ready for submission. Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesalers computer link. Checking goods as and when they are delivered and recording accurate information for controlled drugs. Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers. Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method, highlighting stock that is near expiry. Completing data checking protocols. Disposal of returned unused medicines. Compliant with Standard Operating Procedure when completing tasks. Ongoing awareness of IT systems and updates required for this post.