Part time Dispenser

Job description

Job responsibilities

This Job Description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time consistent with the responsibility of this role. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

This Job Description is subject to periodic review and development.

The following are the core responsibilities of this role:

a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies, as per prescription.

b. Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately

c. Collecting prescription charges and patient signatures

d. in accordance with dispensary protocol

e. Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary to agreed levels

f. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, including stock rotation, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable

g. Conduct stocktakes and agree with management and the team of the frequency.

h. Work closely with senior partner and clinicians to maximise profitability

i. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed and disposed of, in accordance with practice policy

j. Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines

k. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 72-hour timeframe

l. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters

m. Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online

n. Daily recording of fridge temperatures

o. Preparation of monthly returns

p. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times

q. Maintain accurate records at all times

r. Collection and accurate processing of all monies received

s. Share the provision of cover during absences within the team in a fair way, following internal process

t. Fully observe legal requirements relevant to the dispensing practice and HA regulations and controlled drugs

u. Ensure that all drug safety alerts and notices are acted upon in a timely manner

v. To go through prescriptions monthly not picked up and unlikely to be picked up to remove the details from the patient records and then destroy the prescription

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)
• GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a dispensary
• Experience working with the general public/patients
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
• Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash etc)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Ability to effectively manage stock, including ordering, rotation, disposal etc.
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational health clearance

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Broad knowledge of General Practice

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

Great Staughton Surgery

Address

Great Staughton Surgery

57 The Highway

Great Staughton

St. Neots

Cambridgeshire

PE19 5DA

Employer's website

https://www.greatstaughtonsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)