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Market Cross Surgery

Dispenser

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Job summary

We have a position available for a qualified and experienced dispenser to join our busy Dispensary Team at Market Cross Surgery; an expanding rural practice situated in the village of Corby Glen.

Main duties of the job

The requirements for this vacancy are:

  • Formal dispensing qualification essential (Level 2 Equivalent)
  • Previous General Practice experience essential; duties to include:
    • Ensure all medicines and appliances are dispensed and checked against the prescription
    • Ensure Controlled Drugs (CDs) are ordered, overseen and recorded appropriately
    • Operation of efficient stock control
    • Complete end of month PPA submission
    • Monthly out of date duties as required
  • To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service
  • Computer literate - knowledge of SystmOne

Advantageous

  • Attention to detail and accuracy essential
  • Excellent telephone/customer service skills essential
  • Team player who can provide flexibility in hours and duties.
  • Annual Leave entitlement 5 weeks (pro-rata)
  • Salary depending on qualification and experience
  • Inclusion in Pension Scheme

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, 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.

About us

We are an expanding rural practice with four GP Partners, one salaried GP and a dedicated team of nurses, administrative staff and dispensary staff. We all work to the same ethos of putting our patients needs first and believe in a team working environment.

Details

Date posted

14 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.52 to £11.50 an hour Dependent on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3629-23-0001

Job locations

Market Cross Surgery

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out all procedures relevant to the post of Dispenser - to ensure patient requests for acute and repeat prescriptions are processed within the set timescales. To ensure stock levels are maintained at the agreed levels.

A brief overview would be process relevant prescriptions, ensure all medicines and appliances are dispensed are checked, collect all due prescription charges and ensure patient declaration is signed, operate efficient stock control, ensure all controlled drugs are documented, take prompt action of any drug alert bulletins, ensure fridge items are stored appropriately, work within the guidelines of all SOPs and carry out any other tasks as may be required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out all procedures relevant to the post of Dispenser - to ensure patient requests for acute and repeat prescriptions are processed within the set timescales. To ensure stock levels are maintained at the agreed levels.

A brief overview would be process relevant prescriptions, ensure all medicines and appliances are dispensed are checked, collect all due prescription charges and ensure patient declaration is signed, operate efficient stock control, ensure all controlled drugs are documented, take prompt action of any drug alert bulletins, ensure fridge items are stored appropriately, work within the guidelines of all SOPs and carry out any other tasks as may be required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2 in Doctors Dispensing or equivalent
  • Previous General Practice experience essential

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2 in Doctors Dispensing or equivalent
  • Previous General Practice experience essential

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne

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

Market Cross Surgery

Address

Market Cross Surgery

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Market Cross Surgery

Address

Market Cross Surgery

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Practice Manager

Roxanne Campbell

roxanne.campbell@nhs.net

01476550056

Details

Date posted

14 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.52 to £11.50 an hour Dependent on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3629-23-0001

Job locations

Market Cross Surgery

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB


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