St Clement’s Surgery

Dispenser

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Job summary

St Clements Surgery is looking for a qualified dispenser to join our friendly, caring, busy team. Previous experience of working in a dispensing practice would be desirable. The candidate is required to have a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Dispensary services or equivalent and must adhere to the Practices Standard Operating Procedures and other Practice protocols and policies.

This is a part time position for 18 hours, but the ideal candidate must be flexible to cover holiday, sickness and early/late shifts. The person we are looking for must be accurate, possess good communication skills and be a team player. Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system within a primary care setting would also be desirable.

Hours Available:

Monday 8-6 / 8.30-6.30

Tuesday 8-6 / 8.30-6.30

Interview date: 22/05/2024 AM

Main duties of the job

Primary responsibilities include:

Dispensing of all repeat prescriptions and acute medication, process medication ready for collection.

Placing orders for stock with approved suppliers, ensuring orders are placed with consideration for overall stock control.

Receiving drug orders including controlled drugs, checking contents, putting stock away and contacting suppliers if order is wrong.

Liaise with patients about their medication and any queries.

Answering and dealing with phone enquiries.

Cash handling.

About us

We are a village based solo general practice with around 7,500 patients.You would be part of a friendly & professional team of 6 Dispensers.

  • 5 weeks Annual leave + bank holidays
  • NHS Pension
  • Free car parking
  • Village location

Details

Date posted

10 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0847-24-0002

Job locations

Churchgate Way

Terrington St. Clement

King's Lynn

Norfolk

PE34 4LZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and restocking of the dispensary.

  • Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage
  • Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
  • Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record.
  • Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
  • Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy
  • Remain current with the latest guidance ensuring the dispensary conforms to SOPs, NICE, CQC guidance
  • Assisting when required in meeting targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme

  • Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order.
  • Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
  • Undertaking any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Dispensary Manager, Practice Manager or the Partners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and restocking of the dispensary.

  • Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage
  • Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
  • Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record.
  • Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
  • Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy
  • Remain current with the latest guidance ensuring the dispensary conforms to SOPs, NICE, CQC guidance
  • Assisting when required in meeting targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme

  • Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order.
  • Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
  • Undertaking any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Dispensary Manager, Practice Manager or the Partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to NVQ 2 in Dispensary Services or equivalent
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a dispensary/pharmacy
  • Experience with dealing with patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice
  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of SystmOne
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to NVQ 2 in Dispensary Services or equivalent
  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a dispensary/pharmacy
  • Experience with dealing with patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice
  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of SystmOne

Employer details

Employer name

St Clement’s Surgery

Address

Churchgate Way

Terrington St. Clement

King's Lynn

Norfolk

PE34 4LZ


Employer's website

http://www.stclementssurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Clement’s Surgery

Address

Churchgate Way

Terrington St. Clement

King's Lynn

Norfolk

PE34 4LZ


Employer's website

http://www.stclementssurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Samina Tabatabai-Ahmed

samahmed@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0847-24-0002

Job locations

Churchgate Way

Terrington St. Clement

King's Lynn

Norfolk

PE34 4LZ


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