This Job Description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time consistent with the responsibility of this role. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. This Job Description is subject to periodic review and development. The following are the core responsibilities of this role: a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies, as per prescription. b. Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately c. Collecting prescription charges and patient signatures d. in accordance with dispensary protocol e. Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary to agreed levels f. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, including stock rotation, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable g. Conduct stocktakes and agree with management and the team of the frequency. h. Work closely with senior partner and clinicians to maximise profitability i. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed and disposed of, in accordance with practice policy j. Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines k. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 72-hour timeframe l. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters m. Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online n. Daily recording of fridge temperatures o. Preparation of monthly returns p. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times q. Maintain accurate records at all times r. Collection and accurate processing of all monies received s. Share the provision of cover during absences within the team in a fair way, following internal process t. Fully observe legal requirements relevant to the dispensing practice and HA regulations and controlled drugs u. Ensure that all drug safety alerts and notices are acted upon in a timely manner v. To go through prescriptions monthly not picked up and unlikely to be picked up to remove the details from the patient records and then destroy the prescription