Job summary
Are you a qualified dispenser looking for a change
from community or hospital based dispensing?
Buckden and Little Paxton Surgeries are looking for
a Lead dispenser as an addition to our dedicated dispensary team in our
semi-rural practice of Buckden.
This is a highly rewarding role with the
opportunity for progression and development in an environment that is different
to community pharmacy with focus and dedication on patient care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who
is able to work as part of a busy established team as well as being able to
work alone. Dispensing to almost 3000 patients, this role is diverse with lots
of training opportunities for personal progression.
The role will cover managerial roles including
administrative control, delegation and staff leadership with strong
communication.
We are able to offer 16 hours up to full time for
this position.
Main duties of the job
Dispensing Duties:
To dispense Medicines/drugs as required
by the doctors in the practice and to arrange for their checking as required.
Process prescriptions for
non-dispensing patients
Not to dispense medicines to
unauthorised persons without a doctor consent.
To dispense and record private
prescriptions with their payments
To ensure that medicine/drugs are not
date expired.
To receive, record and dispense repeat
medicine requests.
To collect and record prescription
charges.
To re-order medicine/drugs/stationary
and containers as required.
To maintain stock efficiently and
economically.
To fully observe all legal requirements
relevant to prescribing in general practice.
To keep efficient records.
To assist auditing of dispensing
activity and workload.
To prepare and package the
prescriptions and submit, on time, to the PPA.
To maintain product liability records.
Personally administered clip- checked
weekly and issues as required
Dosset Boxes
FP10 prescription logging details on
system when delivered and when a new box is needed
Checking backs and fronts of
prescriptions once a week and totals logged on systems (each dispenser checks a
named doctor and other doctors when needed)
Automatic printing
Signing delivery notes
Dealing with alerts
CD checks
Destruction of CDs in accordance with
regulations when required
To
instruct the patients on the proper use of their treatments and any equipment
prescribed
To
deal with enquiries from patients
About us
We have a hard-working, friendly and dedicated team of 5 GP Partners, 3 salaried GPS, Registrars, 1 ANP and a highly skilled nursing team and outstanding administrative support teams. All staff members at the practice are supported by the partners and the Practice Managers. We are a training practice, CQC rated outstanding. We are a member of the A1 Network PCN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Lead Dispenser to provide leadership and direction to our dispensary team ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and patient-focused dispensing service.
Focus will be on patient relationships, staff management, quality and safety. This role will complement the role of our existing 'medicines optimisation' role which is focussed on cost effective prescribing and financial management of the dispensary.
This role would be ideal for a qualified dispenser who is looking to take a first step into a leadership role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Lead Dispenser to provide leadership and direction to our dispensary team ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and patient-focused dispensing service.
Focus will be on patient relationships, staff management, quality and safety. This role will complement the role of our existing 'medicines optimisation' role which is focussed on cost effective prescribing and financial management of the dispensary.
This role would be ideal for a qualified dispenser who is looking to take a first step into a leadership role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy / Dispensing Services or equivalent.
- Excellent organisational, customer service and leadership skills
Desirable
- Stock control experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy / Dispensing Services
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- 2-3 years of working in a dispensary.
- Experience of designing and implementing policies and procedures
- Experience of identifying and implementing best practice
- Experience of resolving complaints
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Detailed knowledge of all aspects of day to day dispensary operations including stock management, ordering, customer service, health and safety and infection control, month end procedures.
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Confident IT user
Desirable
- Experience of working in a general practice setting
- Experience of audits and quality improvement activity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy / Dispensing Services or equivalent.
- Excellent organisational, customer service and leadership skills
Desirable
- Stock control experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy / Dispensing Services
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- 2-3 years of working in a dispensary.
- Experience of designing and implementing policies and procedures
- Experience of identifying and implementing best practice
- Experience of resolving complaints
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Detailed knowledge of all aspects of day to day dispensary operations including stock management, ordering, customer service, health and safety and infection control, month end procedures.
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Confident IT user
Desirable
- Experience of working in a general practice setting
- Experience of audits and quality improvement activity
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).