Dispenser

Dispenser, St Faiths Surgery (Drayton Medical Practice)

Full Time

(37 hours over 4 days, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

We are looking for a dispenser to join our busydispensary team.

You will be based at St Faiths dispensary where we dispense to around4,000 patients. You will need a level 2 NVQ dispensing qualification

Your main responsibilities will be ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary, dispensing medication effectively and safely and be involved in preparation of MDS trays. You will need to be flexible and able to work under pressure.

To accurately and efficiently process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and nurse Practitioners where appropriate in accordance with the principles of good practice.

To adhere to thestrictest confidentiality when handling medical records and other informationpertaining to patients and staff

You will be based at St Faith's dispensary, where we dispense to around 4,000 patients.

Working hours and days can be discussed. Salary will depend on experience, with 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and on-site free staff car parking.

Duties may varyunder the direction of the Dispensary Manager depending on workload and staffing levels and may include the following:

• Ensuring that all dispensed medications are correct and include all relevant information for the patient; anyuncertainty as to the item, does or labeling to be checked with authorising GP or dispensing nurse
• Completing DRUM reviews yearly on appropriatepatients.
• Collecting prescription charges and ensuring all relevant paperwork, including the declaration on the reverse of theFP
  10, is signed by the patient
• Advising patients about pre-payment of prescriptions, providing information regarding eligibility for exemptionand how to apply for exemption certificates
• Dispensing and checking dosette boxes accurately to patients
• Adhering to practice policies for controlleddrugs, providing a second check on all medication as issued.
• Maintaining stock levels within the dispensaryand reordering when necessary

To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within thedispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.

To ensure that refrigerated items arestored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature controlrecord/logbook.

• Checking expiry dates on medications and ensuring proper storage conditions are observed.
• Ensure that all drug safety alerts and notices are acted upon
• Fullyobserve legal requirements relevant to a dispensing Practice, including HAregulations and controlled drugs.
• Ensure thesafety of all who enter the dispensary.
• Accepting deliveries of medication and forwarding invoices to the Dispensary Manager.
• Maintaining up-to-date marketplace knowledge by checking prices with suppliers.
• Endorsing all prescription forms as appropriate, collating and submitting forms to the PPA to process reimbursement.
• Effectively controlling stock levels, ensuringsufficient stock for all Practice needs while minimising wastage.
• Record Fridge temperatures twice daily on appropriate log sheets
• Taking informed and appropriate action shouldany drug alert bulletins be received.
• Ensuring thorough familiarity with the clinical computer system to ensure all relevant patient information is recorded and resolving any problems that arise.
• Safely disposing of returned, incorrect orout-of-date medications.
• Reordering stationery and other non-medical supplies when necessary.
• Issuing prescriptions to non-dispensingpatients.
• Issuing repeat prescriptions to patients according to agreed time-scale and directions of authorising GP or nurse
  
  Practitioner.
• Assessing if the patient is up-to-date withall medical investigations and follow-up appointments or confirm thatthese have been arranged.
• Aiding patients with the completion ofexemption criteria on the reverse of the prescription form if necessary.
• Assisting with audits when necessary.
• Communicating effectively using email,telephone and face-to-face regarding all enquiries from patients,pharmacies, hospitals, hospices and suppliers.
• Liaising…