The Reynard Surgery are looking to welcome one part time dispenser for 25.5 hours per week, and one full time dispenser into our busy practice. Both roles will play a full and active role as part of small and friendly multi-disciplinary team and we can offer training to the right individual who demonstrates commitment. The main responsibilities of the role: Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme. Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor. Collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient. Process hospital letters. Process dossette boxes. Manage ordering stock and stock control. Answer and deal with dispensary phone enquiries. Monitor patients’ exemption status. Sort and dispose of unwanted/returned medication. Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the dispensary and surgery as directed by the either the dispensary manager or practice manager. You will need to be flexible and able to cover sickness and holidays. About the Candidate If you are interested in a dispenser career or have previous experience and are looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you. You will have the following skills and experience: 3 GCSEs in Science, Maths and English or equivalent grade C or equivalent (minimum) to qualify for the training. Excellent clinical and medication knowledge. Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting. The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career. The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making. The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach. Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills. About Us The Reynard Surgery is a busy rural dispensing practice caring for 10,000 patients over a large sprawling area of forest heath. Our aim is to improve health, wellbeing and lives of all those we care for, by developing and maintaining the highest level of practice, which is safe, effective, compassionate and inclusive, and responsive to patient needs and expectations. We are part of The Forest Heath PCN which cares for approx. 72,000 patients. We have a multi-disciplinary team consisting of doctors, advanced nurse practitioners, practice nurses, HCA and a large admin team working closely together for the best patient outcomes. You will benefit from the following: Health service discounts via the Blue Light Scheme Free car parking NHS pension Free uniform Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.