Support protected, accurate medication supply as an NVQ2 Dispensary Assistant, checking prescriptions and advising patients within professional boundaries.

Working under the Dispensary Manager, you will support general practice clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team. Your duties include prescription processing, medicines optimisation, patient safety audits, and administrative support. The post also covers controlled drugs, cold-chain storage, repeat prescriptions,



and Electronic Prescription Service implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check dispensed medicines and promote safe dispensing processes
• Process prescription requests and repeat prescriptions within allotted timeframes
• Provide patients with advice regarding prescription matters
• Complete clinical audits and present patient safety information
• Maintain controlled drugs, records, supplies, and cold-chain storage

Requirements:

• NVQ2 qualification as stated in the original title
• Work within professional boundaries and practice policies
• Awareness of medicines legislation and regulatory guidance
• Completion of mandatory training and induction programmes
• Commitment to safeguarding adults and children requirements

Use dispensary, prescription processing, patient advice, and audit skills to support safe medication services in general practice.