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Church Hill Surgery

Dispenser

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Job summary

Due to expansion and growth, we are seeking focused, hardworking and dedicated individuals to join our established and well run dispensary team. Successful candidates will benefit from an opportunity to opt into the NHS pension scheme, 4 weeks annual leave pro rata inclusive of bank holidays plus benefit of working in a supportive and friendly environment .

The role will pay up to £12 per hour depending on experience. The successful will be required to be flexible to cover holidays and sickness.

Main duties of the job

Ideally, we are looking for candidates with an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Dispensing or experience working in a pharmacy. Experience in monitored dosage systems would be an advantage

About us

We are a friendly Doctors surgery looking for qualified dispensers, to work 30-37 hours a week in our surgery dispensary. Our surgery is rated Good by the CQC.

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11 to £12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1127-23-0000

Job locations

Station Road

Pulham Market

Norfolk

IP21 4TX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

Deal with all face to face queries from patients ensuring a smooth prescription service

Issuing prepared prescriptions

Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements

Processing prescription requests

Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary

Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook

Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions

Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispenser, Assistant Practice Manager or Practice Manager

To maintain full and accurate computerised records for all dispensing transactions

Confidentiality:

Patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

Deal with all face to face queries from patients ensuring a smooth prescription service

Issuing prepared prescriptions

Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements

Processing prescription requests

Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary

Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook

Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions

Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispenser, Assistant Practice Manager or Practice Manager

To maintain full and accurate computerised records for all dispensing transactions

Confidentiality:

Patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 Dispensing assistant
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 Dispensing assistant

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Church Hill Surgery

Address

Station Road

Pulham Market

Norfolk

IP21 4TX


Employer's website

https://www.churchhillsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Church Hill Surgery

Address

Station Road

Pulham Market

Norfolk

IP21 4TX


Employer's website

https://www.churchhillsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ifey Enaohwo

churchhill.surgery@nhs.net

01379676227

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11 to £12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1127-23-0000

Job locations

Station Road

Pulham Market

Norfolk

IP21 4TX


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