Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dispenser to join our dispensing
team working across two sites at Winterton and Burton Upon Stather. Regular
weekly shifts plus additional shift cover ad hoc to cover colleagues holiday and sickness absence.
ROLE = 14 hours
Tuesday 9.30am -12.30pm (Monitored Dose System) Burton Surgery
Wednesday 9.00am -1.00pm (Monitored Dose System) Burton Surgery
Friday 9.30am -1.00pm Winterton Surgery
Friday 2.00pm - 5.30pm Winterton Surgery
The suitable candidate will ideally be qualified to NVQ
Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary
experience.
Flexibility, good team working skills, coupled with the
ability to work efficiently unsupervised is essential, along with the desire to
deliver an outstanding patient experience.
Main duties of the job
To
provide drug dispensing services to the practices dispensing patients at both
Winterton and Burton
Surgeries.
Process repeat medication requests, preparing prescriptions for patient collection.
Organise collection of prescriptions with patients attending the practice.
Process requests for acute medication prescribed following a clinical consultation.
Organise medication for home delivery in liaison with the practice drug delivery representative.
Deal with patient queries as they arise.
Follow all protocols in place at the practice ensuring a safe, efficient dispensing service is provided.
Work as part of the team providing monitored dossette systems for patients who are eligible.
About us
We are a rural GMS training practice
caring for 10,000 patients, half dispensing, a provider of surgical services
and a high QOF achiever. Staff consisting of GPs / Administrators/ Secretaries/ Receptionists/ Dispensers/ Pharmacists/ Nurse Practitioners/ Surgical Unit Staff/ Practice Nurses/ HCA's/ Cleaners and Apprentices.
Good local schools and road networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Winterton Medical Practice
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: DISPENSER (Burton Surgery
and Winterton Surgery)
RESPONSIBLE
TO: Dispensary Supervisor / Assistant
Practice Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To
provide drug dispensing services to the practice’s dispensing patients at both
Winterton and Burton
Surgeries.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1)
Receive
and process patients’ requests for authorised repeat prescriptions by computer
printout and telephone answerphone.
2)
Record
the prescription on the patients’ computer record.
3)
Dispense
prescriptions generated by GP surgeries and repeat prescription for all
dispensing patients.
4)
To
maintain a safe and clean working environment in the dispensary and raising any
significant events with the dispensary supervisor.
5)
To attend dispensary hatch and deal with patients
efficiently when collecting medication.
- Deal
with queries – check computer records, etc.
- Collect
prescription charges.
- Ensure
patients sign the FP10.
6)
Unpacking
the drug order from wholesalers.
7)
To
order stock and consumables as necessary from wholesalers and specialist
suppliers using websites and telephone.
8)
To
maintain adequate stock control efficiently and process any special orders
necessary.
9)
Deal
with patient prescription queries by telephone or in person from patients and
their representatives including care home staff, following up where needed.
Record any action on patients’ records.
10)
Liaise
with doctors with regard to any changes to drug stocks and dispensary practices
and changes in working systems.
11)
To
undertake any other duties as necessary at Burton and Winterton surgeries.
12)
Attendance
at practice team meetings to maintain communication and keep up to date with
any changes.
13)
Maintain
dispensing CPD by undertaking self-study/attendance at training event in
relation to 3 modules/events each year.
14)
Adhere
to Standard Operating Procedures in relation to dispensing and other practice
policies/procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Winterton Medical Practice
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: DISPENSER (Burton Surgery
and Winterton Surgery)
RESPONSIBLE
TO: Dispensary Supervisor / Assistant
Practice Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To
provide drug dispensing services to the practice’s dispensing patients at both
Winterton and Burton
Surgeries.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1)
Receive
and process patients’ requests for authorised repeat prescriptions by computer
printout and telephone answerphone.
2)
Record
the prescription on the patients’ computer record.
3)
Dispense
prescriptions generated by GP surgeries and repeat prescription for all
dispensing patients.
4)
To
maintain a safe and clean working environment in the dispensary and raising any
significant events with the dispensary supervisor.
5)
To attend dispensary hatch and deal with patients
efficiently when collecting medication.
- Deal
with queries – check computer records, etc.
- Collect
prescription charges.
- Ensure
patients sign the FP10.
6)
Unpacking
the drug order from wholesalers.
7)
To
order stock and consumables as necessary from wholesalers and specialist
suppliers using websites and telephone.
8)
To
maintain adequate stock control efficiently and process any special orders
necessary.
9)
Deal
with patient prescription queries by telephone or in person from patients and
their representatives including care home staff, following up where needed.
Record any action on patients’ records.
10)
Liaise
with doctors with regard to any changes to drug stocks and dispensary practices
and changes in working systems.
11)
To
undertake any other duties as necessary at Burton and Winterton surgeries.
12)
Attendance
at practice team meetings to maintain communication and keep up to date with
any changes.
13)
Maintain
dispensing CPD by undertaking self-study/attendance at training event in
relation to 3 modules/events each year.
14)
Adhere
to Standard Operating Procedures in relation to dispensing and other practice
policies/procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- To be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a dispenser or working within a dispensary environment in another role
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- To be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a dispenser or working within a dispensary environment in another role
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
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.
