Nayland Surgery is looking to welcome a qualified dispenser into our busy practice, to play a full & active role within the practice multi-disciplinary team. The role is offered on a part-time basis, for a minimum of 30 hours per week, days & times to be discussed at interview. The main responsibilities of the role include: Process all relevant prescriptions & repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs & prescribing nurses, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme; Ensure that all medicines & appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription & when there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, the dose or labelling instructions, check with the authorising or duty doctor or duty; Collect all due prescription charges & ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in & signed by the patient; Process hospital letters; Process dossett boxes; Manage ordering stock & stock control; Preparation of monthly returns to the Prescription Pricing Bureau; Answer & 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 & 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 Nayland Surgery is part of Creffield Medical Group which was was formed in June 2017 and we have 30,000 patients. Colchester is a historic, vibrant town with quick road and rail links to London Liverpool Street. It houses one of Europe’s finest zoos, a Norman Castle, beautifully maintained parks, an active theatre scene and new modern art gallery. The local grammar schools are amongst the best in the country and the local area is surrounded by beautiful countryside including ‘Constable country’ in nearby Dedham. Mersea island, Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea offer excellent oysters, beaches and sailing within a short drive. 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.