Job summary
The
role is designed to support the Dispensary. Training will be offered as required.
Dispensing
acute prescriptions when the GP has authorised.
Dispensing
private prescriptions and collecting charges
Ensuring
that all prescriptions are signed in a timely way by the GPs and ensuring that
no item is dispensed without a signed prescription.
Preparing
items to be dispensed and dispensing items from stock.
Collect
charges when appropriate and process payment following practice Operating
Procedures. Check exemptions and ensure documentation is correct.
Check,
sort and count prescriptions for NHS prescription Services for processing by
the Senior Dispenser.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked
against the prescription. Whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of
the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, check with the
authorising doctor
Collect
all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the
reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient regardless of
the patients age
Ensure
that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice are appropriately
processed in the dispensary till and a record kept of all financial
transactions
Endorse
all prescription forms as appropriate and make sure that all forms should be
bundled in accordance with current PPA guidelines. Include any necessary accompanying paperwork
such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PPA
Promptly
forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Finance Team
Notify
Dr Sultan of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA so that any appropriate
remedial action may be taken
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through out of date stock
Ensure
that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the
accompanying instructions
Ensure
that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high
level of hygiene within the Dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is
kept clean and kept in good working order
About us
The Ingham Practice
provides a full range primary care services to our practice population located
in Ingham and the surrounding villages, in a very friendly, modern, spacious
and purpose-built premises with excellent facilities.
The Practice offers dispensary services to
our Practice population in addition we provide minor surgery services to patients
registered in neighbouring practice.
It is essential that candidates have General Practice experience and
crucial that they have a good understanding of the challenges of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked
against the prescription. Whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of
the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, check with the
authorising doctor
Collect
all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the
reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient regardless of
the patients age
Ensure
that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice are appropriately
processed in the dispensary till and a record kept of all financial
transactions
Endorse
all prescription forms as appropriate and make sure that all forms should be
bundled in accordance with current PPA guidelines. Include any necessary accompanying paperwork
such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PPA
Promptly
forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Finance Team
Notify
Dr Sultan of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA so that any appropriate
remedial action may be taken
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
Ensure
that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the
accompanying instructions
Ensure
that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high
level of hygiene within the Dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is
kept clean and kept in good working order
Respond
to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time
Check the fridge daily and
ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature. Maintain a temperature control record/logbook
according to the Dispensary Storage Protocol
Maintain
full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use
of computers when available and appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked
against the prescription. Whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of
the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, check with the
authorising doctor
Collect
all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the
reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient regardless of
the patients age
Ensure
that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice are appropriately
processed in the dispensary till and a record kept of all financial
transactions
Endorse
all prescription forms as appropriate and make sure that all forms should be
bundled in accordance with current PPA guidelines. Include any necessary accompanying paperwork
such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PPA
Promptly
forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Finance Team
Notify
Dr Sultan of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA so that any appropriate
remedial action may be taken
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
Ensure
that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the
accompanying instructions
Ensure
that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high
level of hygiene within the Dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is
kept clean and kept in good working order
Respond
to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time
Check the fridge daily and
ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature. Maintain a temperature control record/logbook
according to the Dispensary Storage Protocol
Maintain
full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use
of computers when available and appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Dispensing Services
Desirable
- General Practice Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Dispensing Services
Desirable
- General Practice Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
