Job summary
We are Suffolk Primary Care a Partnership of 8
practices that delivers care to 90,000 patients across Suffolk.
We are seeking a Dispenser to join our fabulous team
at Stowhealth in Stowmarket. We care for over 22,000 patients
in the beautiful mid-Suffolk area, with good access to the Suffolk coast,
historic Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge & London (1 hour by train).
We are a friendly, innovative and exciting GP practice which
prides itself on outstanding patient care, excellent patient access and good
systems to support our clinicians.
We use SystmOne and askmyGP to facilitate effective and efficient
ways of working.
SPC surgeries have a successful record of working
collaboratively to deliver quality care to our patients.
You would be working for an organisation focused on
developing and nurturing staff and delivering excellent quality of care to our
patients.
Shortlisting will take place: 27 November 2023
Interviews will take place: 6 December 2023
The interview panel will comprise a minimum of two people.
Main duties of the job
To actively contribute within the dispensing
team in assisting in the preparation of all aspects of dispensing including
stock control, ordering, re-stocking of the dispensary in line with the
objectives of the dispensary work plan.
1.
Issuing stock items and prepared
prescriptions.
2.
Handing out prescriptions, collection of
prescription charges / checking patient exemption statements and prescription
exemptions are completed correctly.
3.
Processing and dispensing repeat prescription
requests received in the surgery in line with Suffolk Primary Care policies.
4.
Collecting private charges for private
medications, vaccines and other medications.
5.
Issuing and dispensing dosset boxes.
About us
SPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP
surgeries.
Doctors and practice staff share
resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality
healthcare.
Suffolk Primary Care is
committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will
ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Benefits of working for SPC
include:
NHS Pension Scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
Life insurance
Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
Ill health benefits
20% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Scheme
No deposit
No credit check
Fully comprehensive insurance
Servicing and tyres
Breakdown cover
Up to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions
Proper Pay & Cost of Living
Benefits
Living Wage Foundation Accredited
GP Remote Working
Eye Care Vouchers Health Service
Discounts
Annual Leave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements
for long service
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity terms
High street discounts through our own online portal
Technology and Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Gym Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary
The main purpose
of the Dispenser is to ensure that the drugs and medicines are prepared
efficiently, accurately and safely according to legal requirements, and
respecting patient confidentiality at all times.
To assist the
Dispensary Manager in ensuring that effective financial and legal control of
the dispensary is maintained
Job
Responsibilities
To actively contribute within the dispensing
team in assisting in the preparation of all aspects of dispensing including
stock control, ordering, re-stocking of the dispensary in line with the
objectives of the dispensary work plan.
1.
Issuing stock items and prepared
prescriptions.
2.
Handing out prescriptions, collection of
prescription charges / checking patient exemption statements and prescription
exemptions are completed correctly.
3.
Processing and dispensing repeat prescription
requests received in the surgery in line with Suffolk Primary Care policies.
4.
Collecting private charges for private
medications, vaccines and other medications.
5.
Issuing and dispensing dosset boxes.
6.
Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions
in preparation to send to PPD on monthly basis by the required date to ensure
timely reimbursement.
7.
Remove items from the collection drawers which
have not been collected on a monthly basis and audit on clinical system.
8.
Check stock against invoices for accurate
delivery and claim for missing/damaged items on credit note.
9.
Operation of efficient stock control
appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring
continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage and ordering
appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesalers preferred method.
10.
Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in
an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and
any MHRA recalls are actioned.
11.
Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at
the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record.
12.
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a
regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept
in good working order.
13.
Date checking to be performed as per SOP.
14.
Maintaining full and accurate records of all
dispensing transactions including the electronic CD register.
15.
Accepting orders for repeats and dealing with
queries from patients and support staff.
16.
Dealing with Ask My GP queries and action
appropriately.
17.
Ensure audits are completed timely and any
DSQS patient reviews are performed.
18.
Handling and safe destruction of patient
returned medicines.
19.
Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other
storage areas using the rotation method.
20.
Removing out of date stock from the shelves,
refrigerators and other storage areas.
21.
To action tasks, notifications and emails.
22.
Using the computer to maintain accurate and up
to date records and issue prescriptions.
23.
Liaise with the GPs or in patient records if
concerned about the appropriateness of medication requests.
24.
Dealing with queries from patients regarding
prescriptions.
25.
To handle controlled drugs and maintain
accurate register for legal and stock control purposes in line with current
legislation and safe storage as required.
26.
Assist in stock checks where required.
27.
To provide cover for members of the team
during absence.
28.
To perform safe disposal of pharmaceutical
waste ensuring compliance including controlled drugs where appropriate.
29.
To attend and contribute to team meetings.
30.
To act upon any new information relating to
stock or procedures.
31.
To keep professionally up to date with current
dispensing Suffolk Primary Care.
32.
To work with the Dispensary Manager and other
members of the team to comply with Standard Operating Procedures following any
legislative changes or other relevant procedures as notified.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will
be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder
is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the
Dispensary Manager or SPC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary
The main purpose
of the Dispenser is to ensure that the drugs and medicines are prepared
efficiently, accurately and safely according to legal requirements, and
respecting patient confidentiality at all times.
To assist the
Dispensary Manager in ensuring that effective financial and legal control of
the dispensary is maintained
Job
Responsibilities
To actively contribute within the dispensing
team in assisting in the preparation of all aspects of dispensing including
stock control, ordering, re-stocking of the dispensary in line with the
objectives of the dispensary work plan.
1.
Issuing stock items and prepared
prescriptions.
2.
Handing out prescriptions, collection of
prescription charges / checking patient exemption statements and prescription
exemptions are completed correctly.
3.
Processing and dispensing repeat prescription
requests received in the surgery in line with Suffolk Primary Care policies.
4.
Collecting private charges for private
medications, vaccines and other medications.
5.
Issuing and dispensing dosset boxes.
6.
Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions
in preparation to send to PPD on monthly basis by the required date to ensure
timely reimbursement.
7.
Remove items from the collection drawers which
have not been collected on a monthly basis and audit on clinical system.
8.
Check stock against invoices for accurate
delivery and claim for missing/damaged items on credit note.
9.
Operation of efficient stock control
appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring
continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage and ordering
appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesalers preferred method.
10.
Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in
an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and
any MHRA recalls are actioned.
11.
Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at
the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record.
12.
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a
regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept
in good working order.
13.
Date checking to be performed as per SOP.
14.
Maintaining full and accurate records of all
dispensing transactions including the electronic CD register.
15.
Accepting orders for repeats and dealing with
queries from patients and support staff.
16.
Dealing with Ask My GP queries and action
appropriately.
17.
Ensure audits are completed timely and any
DSQS patient reviews are performed.
18.
Handling and safe destruction of patient
returned medicines.
19.
Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other
storage areas using the rotation method.
20.
Removing out of date stock from the shelves,
refrigerators and other storage areas.
21.
To action tasks, notifications and emails.
22.
Using the computer to maintain accurate and up
to date records and issue prescriptions.
23.
Liaise with the GPs or in patient records if
concerned about the appropriateness of medication requests.
24.
Dealing with queries from patients regarding
prescriptions.
25.
To handle controlled drugs and maintain
accurate register for legal and stock control purposes in line with current
legislation and safe storage as required.
26.
Assist in stock checks where required.
27.
To provide cover for members of the team
during absence.
28.
To perform safe disposal of pharmaceutical
waste ensuring compliance including controlled drugs where appropriate.
29.
To attend and contribute to team meetings.
30.
To act upon any new information relating to
stock or procedures.
31.
To keep professionally up to date with current
dispensing Suffolk Primary Care.
32.
To work with the Dispensary Manager and other
members of the team to comply with Standard Operating Procedures following any
legislative changes or other relevant procedures as notified.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will
be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder
is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the
Dispensary Manager or SPC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 in dispensing GCSE grade A to C
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 in dispensing GCSE grade A to C
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP 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.
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).
