Job summary
The Holbrook & Shotley Practice are looking to welcome a qualified Dispenser into our busy dispensing practice. You will play a full and active role as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team.
The hours will be worked across both our dispensaries at Holbrook and Shotley surgeries with additional hours as required to cover for annual leave and sickness.
Main duties of the job
The main
responsibilities of the role include:
·
To process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as
authorised by GP's and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with
the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme;
·
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;
·
Process Dossett Boxes;
·
Answering and dealing with dispensary phone enquiries;
·
Monitoring patients’ exemption status;
·
Sorting and disposing of unwanted/returned medication;
·
Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the
Dispensary and Surgery as directed by the either the Dispensary Manager or
Practice Manager.
If you are an
experienced Dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear
from you.
About us
The Holbrook and Shotley Practice is a GP Practice across two surgery sites.
We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our 8000 patients. Our Practice team comprises of four GP Partners, two salaried GP, supported by a highly experienced team of nurses, dispensers, paramedic, clinical pharmacist and reception team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
·
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 practice
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 guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the
FP34D.
·
To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related
correspondence to the 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.
·
To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance
with the accompanying instructions.
·
To ensure that the 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 is in good working order.
·
To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that
may be received from time to time.
·
To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate
temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.
·
To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing
transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and
appropriate.
·
To process and assemble dossett boxes.
·
To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate
to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
·
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 practice
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 guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the
FP34D.
·
To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related
correspondence to the 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.
·
To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance
with the accompanying instructions.
·
To ensure that the 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 is in good working order.
·
To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that
may be received from time to time.
·
To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate
temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.
·
To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing
transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and
appropriate.
·
To process and assemble dossett boxes.
·
To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate
to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will have at least a NVQ Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification;
Experience
Essential
- Preferably 1 years dispensary or pharmacy experience; although consideration would be given to newly or part qualified staff.
- The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career;
- The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making;
- The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach;
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will have at least a NVQ Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification;
Experience
Essential
- Preferably 1 years dispensary or pharmacy experience; although consideration would be given to newly or part qualified staff.
- The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career;
- The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making;
- The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach;
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.