Dispensing Assistant

. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Process and issue prescriptions in line with NHS repeat prescribing guidelines and local procedures • Ensure prescription charges are collected and FP10 documentation is correctly completed • Handle and record all practice monies accurately, ensuring correct storage and banking • Use clinical IT systems to support dispensing and maintain accurate records • Manage and process invoices and dispensary correspondence appropriately • Support stock control, ensuring safe storage, continuity of supply, and minimisation of waste • Ensure safe storage of medicines, including refrigerated items with temperature monitoring • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment upkeep within the dispensary • Prepare and dispense medications for patients, care homes, and dosette trays, including MAR charts • Lead/support medication supply processes for designated care homes where required • Respond appropriately to drug alerts under supervision • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times, including Controlled Drugs handling and record keeping • Carry out prescription deliveries when required • Ensure all dispensing activity is accurately recorded and checked against prescriptions • Liaise with clinical staff when queries arise regarding prescriptions or medication safety • Support compliance with CQC standards and practice policies • Contribute to maintaining an efficient, safe, and patient-focused dispensary service Professional Responsibilities • Maintain patient and practice confidentiality at all times • Follow all Health & Safety and infection control procedures • Promote equality, diversity, and respectful patient care • Participate in training, mandatory learning, and personal development • Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required • Contribute to quality improvement, audits, and service development • Manage workload efficiently and take responsibility for own performance Job description Job responsibilities . Main Duties and Responsibilities • Process and issue prescriptions in line with NHS repeat prescribing guidelines and local procedures • Ensure prescription charges are collected and FP10 documentation is correctly completed • Handle and record all practice monies accurately, ensuring correct storage and banking • Use clinical IT systems to support dispensing and maintain accurate records • Manage and process invoices and dispensary correspondence appropriately • Support stock control, ensuring safe storage, continuity of supply, and minimisation of waste • Ensure safe storage of medicines, including refrigerated items with temperature monitoring • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment upkeep within the dispensary • Prepare and dispense medications for patients, care homes, and dosette trays, including MAR charts • Lead/support medication supply processes for designated care homes where required • Respond appropriately to drug alerts under supervision • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times, including Controlled Drugs handling and record keeping • Carry out prescription deliveries when required • Ensure all dispensing activity is accurately recorded and checked against prescriptions • Liaise with clinical staff when queries arise regarding prescriptions or medication safety • Support compliance with CQC standards and practice policies • Contribute to maintaining an efficient, safe, and patient-focused dispensary service Professional Responsibilities • Maintain patient and practice confidentiality at all times • Follow all Health & Safety and infection control procedures • Promote equality, diversity, and respectful patient care • Participate in training, mandatory learning, and personal development • Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required • Contribute to quality improvement, audits, and service development • Manage workload efficiently and take responsibility for own performance