Job summary This is an exciting role for a highly motivated, well organised individual who likes to pay attention to detail.
The applicant must work well individually and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job Job descriptionAs a valued member of our dispensary team, you will help ensure that our patients get the best possible service every time they visit our surgeries.
Through your passion to deliver a great healthcare service, you will play an important role in your local community.This is an enjoyable and highly responsible role for candidates with excellent attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and accurately at all times and the ability to build rapport with both colleagues and patients.Main duties of the jobYour main responsibility will be to assist with the day to day running of the dispensary to maintain excellent service to patients, which will be an invaluable contribution to the practices.The candidate will need to be qualified with to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in dispensing.Job Types: Part-time, PermanentBenefits:Company pension On-site parking Sick paySchedule:Monday to FridayWork Location: In person About us Company descriptionThis post is primarily for our branch practice near the coast.
However, you will be required to work at our main branch.
Our main site is located in the village of Great Massingham.
We are a hard-working and close knit team and often all pull together to help each other out at busy times.
Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE:To prepare and dispense medicines accurately, safely andpromptly under the Doctors overall supervision.RESPONSIBLE TO:Dispensary Manager & Practice Manager.MAJOR DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES (in no particular order or priority)1.
Dispensing2.
Stock Control3.
Security4.
Docking5.
Other Duties6.
Special Requirements of the PostDispensing1.
To Dispense to patients, with the aid of the computer,medicines as required by the Doctors in the Practice.2.
Not to dispense medicines to unauthorised persons without theDoctors consent.3.
To dispense and record Private Prescriptions with theirpayments.4.
To receive, record and dispense Repeat medicine requests.
(Note:With regard to patients whose prescription review date has passed, a smallquantity only of medicine should be issued, sufficient to sustain them until areview by their doctor can be made).5.
To ensure that the Register of Controlled Drugs (CDs) is kepttotally up to date at all times (, all receipts and issues to be recordedand checked with a doctor).6.
To ensure that batch numbers are recorded for all genericdrugs dispensed by the Practice.7.
To collect NHS Prescription Charges, when appropriate, andmaintain a record of patients who owe money.8.
To liaise, with the Doctors regarding requests from patientsfor medicines not on Repeat Prescription.9.
To print Prescriptions for items used by District Nurses andorder items required by them.10.
To deal with Dispensary related patient enquiries whennecessary.11.
To prepare drugs for distribution to outlying areas.12.
Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problemsor variations required to the Dispensary Manager & Practice Manager.13.
Be aware of the Government Policy regarding prescriptioncharges and exemptions.
That practice staff who sign for patients will be heldliable for exemptions claimed unlawfully.14.
Dispense and check Venalinks (blister packs) as and whenneeded.Stock Control1.
To maintain adequate stock control with the aid of thecomputer.2.
To utilise stock in date order to minimise wastage caused bytime-expired items.3.
To check drugs delivered each day against invoices, to enteronto computer.Security1.
To ensure that the appropriate security measures for thesafeguarding of Controlled Drugs are in place when working in the Dispensary.2.
To ensure that the appropriate security measures aremaintained of both the dispensary and medical storeroom whilst on duty.
Thatany breaches of security are brought to the Dispensary Manager and PracticeManagers attention ASAP.Docking1.
To provide cover at Docking surgery.Other DutiesTo ensure the cleanliness of the Dispensary and equipment at alltimes.To carry out the checking and accounting of prescriptions eachmonth for submission to the Prescribing Pricing Authority.When on late shift.
At the end of the evening surgery, to countthe till money and ensure that the Drug Cupboard is locked.Special Requirements ofthe PostAn understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need forstrict confidentiality.An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common senseand local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and requests.Excellent Communicationskills.Ability to self motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in dispensing