Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who
shares our commitment to delivering high quality patient care, and who has the
interest and energy to join with us in striving for excellent services to our
patients. Duties will include processing
relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses in
accordance with the principles of good practice; prescription customer service,
answering telephone calls, taking payments (cash and card), issuing prescriptions,
stock control and admin/ clerical support.
Main duties of the job
Under
the supervision of a qualified dispenser / pharmacist,
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 by the patient.
To
ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the dispensary, are
appropriately stored and banked, and a record kept of all financial
transactions.
To
endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in
a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and
reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current Prescription
Services guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as
the FP34D and invoices as required by the Prescription Services.
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wastage through out of date stock.
Please see supporting information to see full list of duties.
About us
Mayford House Surgery is a friendly GP Practice with
9,700 patients based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. We are a dispensing practice, a training
practice and we pride ourselves on continuous improvement. We received an overall Good rating from the
CQC in December 2017, with all area and service ratings being rated as Good.
We are looking to recruit a part-time/ full-time
Dispenser / Dispensary Assistant to join our dispensary team. Your hours will be spread between Monday to
Friday, hours and regular pattern to be agreed (however flexibility is a must
to ensure continued service provision during absences whether sickness or
holidays).
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who
shares our commitment to delivering high quality patient care, and who has the
interest and energy to join with us in striving for excellent services to our
patients. Duties will include processing
relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses in
accordance with the principles of good practice; prescription customer service,
answering telephone calls, taking payments (cash and card), issuing prescriptions,
stock control and admin/ clerical support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To process all
relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses under the
supervision of a qualified dispenser / pharmacist where appropriate, in
accordance with the principles of good practice, if the applicant doesnt have
a Dispensing qualification, the applicant (if successful) will need to undertake
the Buttercups Dispensing Assistant Course Level 2.
Mayford House
Surgery reserves the right to dismiss all Dispensing Assistant applicants if a suitable
Dispenser applicant is appointed. Is a
suitable applicant is found and appointed, Mayford House Surgery reserves the
right to close the advert early.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To process all
relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses under the
supervision of a qualified dispenser / pharmacist where appropriate, in
accordance with the principles of good practice, if the applicant doesnt have
a Dispensing qualification, the applicant (if successful) will need to undertake
the Buttercups Dispensing Assistant Course Level 2.
Mayford House
Surgery reserves the right to dismiss all Dispensing Assistant applicants if a suitable
Dispenser applicant is appointed. Is a
suitable applicant is found and appointed, Mayford House Surgery reserves the
right to close the advert early.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualifications in Mathematics, English and computing, or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Safeguarding of Children and Adults
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to confidentiality
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Strong IT skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- SystmOne user skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualifications in Mathematics, English and computing, or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Safeguarding of Children and Adults
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to confidentiality
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Strong IT skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- SystmOne user skills
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.
