Job summary Main responsibilities Dispensing Such duties will include 1. Picking and labelling drugs for Pharmacist to countersign 2. Bagging and distributing dispensed medications 3. Handing out bagged-up medications 4. Following Controlled Drug procedures 5. Ensuring patient makes appropriate exemption declaration on reverse of FP10 and follow Prescription Pricing Authority guidelines for monitoring of these declarations Main duties of the job Main responsibilities Dispensing Such duties will include 1. Picking and labelling drugs for Pharmacist to countersign 2. Bagging and distributing dispensed medications 3. Handing out bagged-up medications 4. Following Controlled Drug procedures 5. Ensuring patient makes appropriate exemption declaration on reverse of FP10 and follow Prescription Pricing Authority guidelines for monitoring of these declarations Stock control Such duties will include 1. Monitoring and maintaining stock levels 2. Informing Pharmacist when drugs approaching sell by date 3. Date checking and housekeeping Prescription Management Such duties will include 1. Sorting, counting, checking and endorsing FP10s in line with NHSBSA guidelines 2. Checking endorsement of pack size and specific drug names 3. Checking exemption declarations 4. Submitting FP10s in line with the NHSBSA guidelines About us About us We are a busy Pharmacy located within North Yorkshire. Our Patient list size is of around 1700 patients currently. We have a team of 3 GPs, 3 Nurses, 1HCA and 4 admin. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number A2024-25-0004 Job locations Carlton Road Helmsley York YO62 5HD Job description Job responsibilities About us We are a busy Pharmacy located within North Yorkshire. Our Patient list size is of around 1700 patients currently. We have a team of 3 GPs, 3 Nurses, 1HCA and 4 admin. Main responsibilities Dispensing Such duties will include 1. Picking and labelling drugs for Pharmacist to countersign 2. Bagging and distributing dispensed medications 3. Handing out bagged-up medications 4. Following Controlled Drug procedures 5. Ensuring patient makes appropriate exemption declaration on reverse of FP10 and follow Prescription Pricing Authority guidelines for monitoring of these declarations Stock control Such duties will include 1. Monitoring and maintaining stock levels 2. Informing Pharmacist when drugs approaching sell by date 3. Date checking and housekeeping Prescription Management Such duties will include 1. Sorting, counting, checking and endorsing FP10s in line with NHSBSA guidelines 2. Checking endorsement of pack size and specific drug names 3. Checking exemption declarations 4. Submitting FP10s in line with the NHSBSA guidelines Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for submission of disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Closing date: Friday 18th April 2025 N.B. This job description reflects the current position, and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. Equal Opportunities The Centre operates an equal opportunities policy and expects staff to have a commitment to equal opportunities policies in relation to employment and service delivery. Job description Job responsibilities About us We are a busy Pharmacy located within North Yorkshire. Our Patient list size is of around 1700 patients currently. We have a team of 3 GPs, 3 Nurses, 1HCA and 4 admin. Main responsibilities Dispensing Such duties will include 1. Picking and labelling drugs for Pharmacist to countersign 2. Bagging and distributing dispensed medications 3. Handing out bagged-up medications 4. Following Controlled Drug procedures 5. Ensuring patient makes appropriate exemption declaration on reverse of FP10 and follow Prescription Pricing Authority guidelines for monitoring of these declarations Stock control Such duties will include 1. Monitoring and maintaining stock levels 2. Informing Pharmacist when drugs approaching sell by date 3. Date checking and housekeeping Prescription Management Such duties will include 1. Sorting, counting, checking and endorsing FP10s in line with NHSBSA guidelines 2. Checking endorsement of pack size and specific drug names 3. Checking exemption declarations 4. Submitting FP10s in line with the NHSBSA guidelines Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for submission of disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Closing date: Friday 18th April 2025 N.B. This job description reflects the current position, and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. Equal Opportunities The Centre operates an equal opportunities policy and expects staff to have a commitment to equal opportunities policies in relation to employment and service delivery. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 dispensing from accredited training provider. 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 years Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of working in a community setting and/or working with patients. Able to demonstrate team working Desirable Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of patient record management systems: SystmOne Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Competent in the use of Office and Outlook personal qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Proactive approach to situations Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 dispensing from accredited training provider. 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 years Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of working in a community setting and/or working with patients. Able to demonstrate team working Desirable Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of patient record management systems: SystmOne Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Competent in the use of Office and Outlook personal qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Proactive approach to situations Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Helmsley Medical Centre Address Carlton Road Helmsley York YO62 5HD Employer's website https://www.helmsleymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)