NhsJobs Shipston on Stour

Key Responsibilities:

Dispensing duties

• Actively prepare and dispense prescriptions under GP authorisation

• Utilise software use for processing prescriptions, and ensure all dispensing processes comply with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

• Label, check and hand out medications to patients with appropriate advice, process repeat prescriptions in line with practice procedures, identify and escalate any prescription queries or discrepancies.

Patient interaction

• Provide clear instructions to patients regarding their medication

• Respond to patient queries in a professional and courteous manner

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Stock control and administration

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and checking pharmaceutical stock

• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates

• Ensure proper storage of medications, including controlled drugs

• Maintain accurate records in line with dispensary requirements.

Clinical Governance and compliance

• Adhere to all safety legislation (e.g. Medicines Act and Health and Safety at Work Act)

• Follow practice policies, SOPs, and infectious control procedures.

• Participate in audits and quality improvement activities

• Report incidents, errors, and near misses in line with practice policy.

Teamworking

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff

• Support colleagues during busy periods

• Attend team meetings and training as required.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to suit the needs of the practice. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Dispensing duties

• Actively prepare and dispense prescriptions under GP authorisation

• Utilise software use for processing prescriptions, and ensure all dispensing processes comply with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

• Label, check and hand out medications to patients with appropriate advice, process repeat prescriptions in line with practice procedures, identify and escalate any prescription queries or discrepancies.

Patient interaction

• Provide clear instructions to patients regarding their medication

• Respond to patient queries in a professional and courteous manner

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Stock control and administration

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and checking pharmaceutical stock

• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates

• Ensure proper storage of medications, including controlled drugs

• Maintain accurate records in line with dispensary requirements.

Clinical Governance and compliance

• Adhere to all safety legislation (e.g. Medicines Act and Health and Safety at Work Act)

• Follow practice policies, SOPs, and infectious control procedures.

• Participate in audits and quality improvement activities

• Report incidents, errors, and near misses in line with practice policy.

Teamworking

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff

• Support colleagues during busy periods

• Attend team meetings and training as required.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to suit the needs of the practice. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.

What is the salary for this pharmacy dispenser role in Shipston on Stour?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy dispenser role at Shipston Medical Centre is £12.90 to £14.11 (per hour). Typical pharmacy dispenser pay in Shipston on Stour varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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