Dispenser

NHS

  • Lincoln
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Collect and process prescription repeat requests in all written forms and through online requests generating the prescriptions for authorising by the GPs.Issue prescriptions for both dispensing and non-dispensing patients for processing by the doctor. Either via manual FP10 or via EPS2 as per practice guidelines.Handing out prescriptions to patients and resolving any queries.Dispensing acute prescriptions when the GP has authorised.Dispensing repeat prescriptions requests after GP authority.Dispensing private prescriptions and collecting chargesEnsuring that all prescriptions are signed in a timely way by the GPs and ensuring that no item is dispensed without a signed prescription.Preparing items to be dispensed and dispensing items from stock.Checking colleagues dispensing.Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy.To fully observe legal and regulatory requirements relevant to dispensing in general practice.Collect charges when appropriate and process payment following practice Operating Procedures. Check exemptions and ensure documentation is correct.Check, sort and count prescriptions for NHS prescription Services for processing by the Senior Dispenser.Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions.Completing the backs of prescriptions.Main duties of the jobPreparing items to be dispensed and dispensing items from stock.Checking colleagues dispensing.Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy.To fully observe legal and regulatory requirements relevant to dispensing in general practice.Collect charges when appropriate and process payment following practice Operating Procedures. Check exemptions and ensure documentation is correct.Check, sort and count prescriptions for NHS prescription Services for processing by the Senior Dispenser.Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions.Completing the backs of prescriptions.About usThe Ingham Practice is a modern, spacious, purpose-built premises with excellent facilities, highly skilled nurses, a very experienced dispensary team and professional administrative members.The Practice offers a full range of primary care and enhanced services including minor surgery with outstanding patient satisfaction and feedback. The Practice provides improved access service as part of the IMP Federation of which the Practice is a member.The Practice is in the process of becoming a Teaching Practice and we will be welcoming Trainee GPs soon.We aim to provide high quality care to our practice population located in Ingham and the surrounding villages.The Ingham Practice holds a GMS contract and the team has achieved the following:High QOF achievementGood CQC RatingExcellent dispensary standards and managementOutstanding minor surgery service with purpose built minor surgery suitesHigh quality data management using SystmOne softwareClosing Date 30 September 2025DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience N/AContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Job shareReference numberA0129-25-0109Job locationsLincoln RoadInghamLincolnLN1 2XFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCollect and process prescription repeat requests in all written forms and through online requests generating the prescriptions for authorising by the GPs.Issue prescriptions for both dispensing and non-dispensing patients for processing by the doctor. Either via manual FP10 or via EPS2 as per practice guidelines.Handing out prescriptions to patients and resolving any queries.Dispensing acute prescriptions when the GP has authorised.Dispensing repeat prescriptions requests after GP authority.Dispensing private prescriptions and collecting chargesEnsuring that all prescriptions are signed in a timely way by the GPs and ensuring that no item is dispensed without a signed prescription.Preparing items to be dispensed and dispensing items from stock.Checking colleagues dispensing.Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy.To fully observe legal and regulatory requirements relevant to dispensing in general practice.Collect charges when appropriate and process payment following practice Operating Procedures. Check exemptions and ensure documentation is correct.Check, sort and count prescriptions for NHS prescription Services for processing by the Senior Dispenser.Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions.Completing the backs of prescriptions. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCollect and process prescription repeat requests in all written forms and through online requests generating the prescriptions for authorising by the GPs.Issue prescriptions for both dispensing and non-dispensing patients for processing by the doctor. Either via manual FP10 or via EPS2 as per practice guidelines.Handing out prescriptions to patients and resolving any queries.Dispensing acute prescriptions when the GP has authorised.Dispensing repeat prescriptions requests after GP authority.Dispensing private prescriptions and collecting chargesEnsuring that all prescriptions are signed in a timely way by the GPs and ensuring that no item is dispensed without a signed prescription.Preparing items to be dispensed and dispensing items from stock.Checking colleagues dispensing.Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy.To fully observe legal and regulatory requirements relevant to dispensing in general practice.Collect charges when appropriate and process payment following practice Operating Procedures. Check exemptions and ensure documentation is correct.Check, sort and count prescriptions for NHS prescription Services for processing by the Senior Dispenser.Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions.Completing the backs of prescriptions.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ level 2 in Dispensing Services
Desirable
  • GP Practice Experience
GP Practice Dispensary ExperienceEssential
  • NVQ2 in Dispensary Services
Desirable
  • SystmOne Experience
ExperienceEssential
  • GP Practice Dispensary Experience
Desirable
  • NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ level 2 in Dispensing Services
Desirable
  • GP Practice Experience
GP Practice Dispensary ExperienceEssential
  • NVQ2 in Dispensary Services
Desirable
  • SystmOne Experience
ExperienceEssential
  • GP Practice Dispensary Experience
Desirable
  • NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services

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