Rowhedge Medical Practice is looking to welcome two qualified dispensers into our busy practice, who will play a full and active role as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team. This role is offered on a part-time basis, for 17 hours per week over 4 days. The role will contribute to the improving quality of care of our patients across the network of practices. 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. About the Candidate If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you. You will have the following skills and experience: You will have at least a Diploma Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification; At least 2 years dispensary and pharmacy experience; 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 Rowhedge & University of Essex Medical Practice (which operates the Rowhedge Surgery and the University Health Centre) was originally founded as a village medical practice in Rowhedge. It later expanded its operations to the University of Essex Colchester campus. There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will provide an interesting and varied workload. You will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators and you will be well supported with on-going professional development (training support, CPD and peer support). 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.