Job summary Old School Surgery is a rural practice with approximately 6000 patients set in beautiful Weald countryside in Cranbrook. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, patient focussed experienced dispenser for 3 days a week 22.5 hours a week 9.00-5.30 daily. The successful candidate will hold either a Buttercups qualification or equivalent in Pharmacy Services. Main duties of the job Process and interpret prescriptions efficiently and accurately Pick items efficiently, accurately and check own work for errors Identify erroneous components on an order Ensure effective stock rotation and that products picked have an acceptable shelf life Working knowledge of GPhC regulations on dispensing practices (i.e. labelling, storage, hygiene requirements) Complete documentation as required by organisational procedures and regulatory standards Preferred experience with monitored Dosage System (MDS) Manage stock rotation Deal with out of date stock Deal with wholesalers Prepare medication within the Monitored Dosage System (Manrex, blister packs) Review of use of medicines with patients (DRUM system) Check medication reviews and deal with patient recall Skills required include: Competent in the use of IT we are fully computerised and paper light, using EMIS Web Excellent numeracy and literacy skills Effective written & verbal communicator Excellent telephone manner Excellent attention to detail Ability to be focused and meet tight deadlines About us We are a growing team of 14 - 2 GP Partners, 2 Salaried Doctors, a Practice Nurse, GPA, 2 Dispensers, 4 Reception / Administrators, Clinical Pharmacist and a Finance Manager. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5549-25-0000 Job locations The Old School Surgery Rectory Fields Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JB Job description Job responsibilities Process and interpret prescriptions efficiently and accurately Pick items efficiently, accurately and check own work for errors Identify erroneous components on an order Ensure effective stock rotation and that products picked have an acceptable shelf life Working knowledge of GPhC regulations on dispensing practices (i.e. labelling, storage, hygiene requirements) Complete documentation as required by organisational procedures and regulatory standards Preferred experience with monitored Dosage System (MDS) Manage stock rotation Deal with out of date stock deal with wholesalers Prepare medication within the Monitored Dosage System (Manrex, blister packs) Review of use of medicines with patients (DRUM system) Check medication reviews and deal with patient recall Job description Job responsibilities Process and interpret prescriptions efficiently and accurately Pick items efficiently, accurately and check own work for errors Identify erroneous components on an order Ensure effective stock rotation and that products picked have an acceptable shelf life Working knowledge of GPhC regulations on dispensing practices (i.e. labelling, storage, hygiene requirements) Complete documentation as required by organisational procedures and regulatory standards Preferred experience with monitored Dosage System (MDS) Manage stock rotation Deal with out of date stock deal with wholesalers Prepare medication within the Monitored Dosage System (Manrex, blister packs) Review of use of medicines with patients (DRUM system) Check medication reviews and deal with patient recall Person Specification Qualifications Essential Buttercups Qualification in Pharmacy Services or NVQ equivalent Person Specification Qualifications Essential Buttercups Qualification in Pharmacy Services or NVQ equivalent 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 Old School Surgery Address The Old School Surgery Rectory Fields Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JB Employer's website https://www.oldschoolsurgerycranbrook.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)