Dispenser - Dispensing Doctors

We are seeking a Dispenser for 16 to 32 hours a week.

We are looking for someone who is fully flexible to fit in with our existing team whocover Monday, Thursday and Fridays between - 8.30am to 6.30pm.

Pay range is £12.21 to £12.61 depending on experience

Working closely with the team you will be involved in all areas of the dispensary including dispensing, stock control, record keeping, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and dispensing Dossette boxes. Ideally we are looking for a qualified NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Assistant or an equivalent dispensing qualification, but we are happy to offer full NVQ2 training for the right flexible candidate, as well as ongoing support to develop your role.

We are a friendly, rural, dispensing practice with approximately 4600 patients in the beautiful village of Yetminster.

You will work within a team of 5 part time Dispensers, a Reception team, 2 Practice Nurses, a Healthcare Assistant and General Practice Assistants and 3 Partner GPs.

We have Health Professionals including Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, Diabetic Specialist Nurses, a Midwife and Social Prescribers who see our patients regularly.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

DISPENSER

HOURS:

24 hours per week

Job summary:

To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate in accordance withthe principles of good practice.

Job responsibilities:

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed bythe patient.

To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and banked and a record kept of all financial transactions.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate.

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager or dispensary manager according to practice policy.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

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

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins thatmay be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

Confidentiality:

• Inthe course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us togather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and actappropriately
• Inthe performance of the duties outlined in this job description, thepost-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. Allsuch information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality andthe protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & safety:

Thepost-holder will be involved in…