Job summary
Manston Surgery is pleased to advertise this exciting
opportunity to join our dispensing surgery at our Scholes site. We are seeking an organised,
proactive and motivated individual, ideally who has undertaken the Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant course or who is a qualified Dispensing Assistant willing to undertake the course.
The Practice Dispenser is a key member of the healthcare
team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, safety, and compliance of dispensed
medications within the GP surgery setting. This role requires a high level of
attention to detail, a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical regulations,
and effective collaboration with healthcare professionals to maintain patient
safety.
You will work alongside our existing Dispenser under the
direction of the Lead GP to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of
prescribed medication to patients.
There will also be a requirement to cover reception at
certain times of the day to assist in the smooth running of the surgery.
Main duties of the job
- Take and process prescription requests in line with Practice
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Select and label pharmaceutical products in accordance with
a prescription by following SOPs and complying with all legal requirements.
- Ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to
patients, ensuring correct prescription charges are collected and prescriptions
are filled in and completed correctly.
- To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to
ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring
these to the attention of a more senior dispenser or GP.
- To answer queries on the supply and availability of
medicines
- Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related
correspondence to the Practice Manager
- Receive stock in accordance with SOPs
- Send off monthly scripts to the Prescriptions Pricing
Authority according to dispensary protocol.
- Reception duties to include but not limited to, booking
appointments using care navigation, responding to tasks and any other duties as
directed by the Practice Manager
About us
We are a friendly GP Surgery located on 2 sites in Crossgates
& Scholes, Leeds. We support over 8200 patients and pride ourselves on
delivering safe and effective care to the local community.
Our dispensary at Scholes is based in a rural location and
is the hub of the community. The successful candidate will be part of an
experienced loyal and dedicated team.
We are looking for someone who likes to be kept busy, is
committed to learning, and can display the ability to have sensitivity and
empathy when dealing with patients whilst maintaining confidentiality. In
return we offer a friendly and supportive working environment with a shared
goal of offering outstanding patient service and excellence in care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take and process prescription requests in line with Practice
procedure.
- Select and label pharmaceutical products in accordance with
a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying
with all legal requirements. Whenever there is doubt surrounding the
appropriateness of the item, the dose or labelling instructions to check with
the authorising Doctor or Duty Doctor
- Ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to
patients, ensuring correct prescription charges are collected and prescriptions
are filled in and completed correctly.
- To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to
ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring
these to the attention of a more senior dispenser or GP.
- To answer queries on the supply and availability of
medicines
- Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related
correspondence to the Practice Manager
- Receive stock in accordance with SOPs
- Assist with regular stock control and the maintenance of
reasonable stock levels.
- Ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines
including fridge temperature recording
- Liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the
continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care.
- Ensure all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good
working order. All work surfaces are cleaned and tidies on a regular basis.
- Assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by
carrying out reasonable duties as determined by the business.
- Participate in internal and
external audits to assess and improve dispensary practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take and process prescription requests in line with Practice
procedure.
- Select and label pharmaceutical products in accordance with
a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying
with all legal requirements. Whenever there is doubt surrounding the
appropriateness of the item, the dose or labelling instructions to check with
the authorising Doctor or Duty Doctor
- Ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to
patients, ensuring correct prescription charges are collected and prescriptions
are filled in and completed correctly.
- To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to
ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring
these to the attention of a more senior dispenser or GP.
- To answer queries on the supply and availability of
medicines
- Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related
correspondence to the Practice Manager
- Receive stock in accordance with SOPs
- Assist with regular stock control and the maintenance of
reasonable stock levels.
- Ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines
including fridge temperature recording
- Liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the
continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care.
- Ensure all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good
working order. All work surfaces are cleaned and tidies on a regular basis.
- Assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by
carrying out reasonable duties as determined by the business.
- Participate in internal and
external audits to assess and improve dispensary practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Dispensing Assistant Course equivalent to level 2 and willing to undertake Accuracy checking for dispensing Assistants course (ACDA).
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, particularly those applicable to GP surgeries.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Accuracy checking for Dispensing Assistant course (ACDA) or equivalent.
- Maths & English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP surgery.
- Experience of using SystmOne.
- Proficient in using dispensing software and electronic health records.
General
Essential
- Be able to cover annual leave and sick leave.
- Car driver with full and clean license.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Dispensing Assistant Course equivalent to level 2 and willing to undertake Accuracy checking for dispensing Assistants course (ACDA).
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, particularly those applicable to GP surgeries.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Accuracy checking for Dispensing Assistant course (ACDA) or equivalent.
- Maths & English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP surgery.
- Experience of using SystmOne.
- Proficient in using dispensing software and electronic health records.
General
Essential
- Be able to cover annual leave and sick leave.
- Car driver with full and clean license.
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.
