Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Dispensing Assistant level NVQ2 to join our well established, friendly and very busy practice dispensary.
You must be self-motivated, conscientious, professional, enthusiastic and able to use your own initiative.
The post holder must have experience of working within a busy dispensary and providing a quality service to patients. They will show that they can follow policies and procedures, have excellent organisational and customer service skills and be able to work well under pressure.
The successful candidate must be an active team player and be very flexible to work within a team of dispensary staff.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve performing a variety of pharmacy duties including ordering stock, dispensing prescriptions, accuracy checking, blister packs, dealing with a variety of medication queries, counselling patients, interacting with other healthcare professionals. Previous experience of working in a GP practice, an understanding of prescribing within primary care would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
About us
Pendre had been in operation as a surgery since before 1960, the original building being a detached house. Various extensions have taken place since this time and the original two doctor partnership has grown to the current five doctor Partnership.
The Surgery is town based with patients drawn mainly from the Holywell areas. The Practice has approximately 10,000 patients registered.
The aim of the Practice is to provide quality primary care services of the highest professional standard to patients, and provide an enjoyable and secure working environment for all staff.
We are an Investors in People organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To assist in the management and organisation of the Dispensary.
2. To dispense medication to patients. Accepting, reading/checking and dispensing prescriptions.
3. Stock management re-order and control stock in order to maintain adequate stock supplies at all times. Check invoices and statements. Check expiry date on drugs and dispose of any that are out of date in accordance with the protocol.
4. To supply drugs in a monitored dose system when required
5. To be aware of and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
6. To maintain strict confidentiality of information relating to patients, their relatives/carers and other members of staff.
7. To be willing to undertake necessary training as a requirement for the post.
Special Requirements of the post
a) An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
b) Excellent communication skills
c) A polite and sympathetic manner
d) Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and requests
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To assist in the management and organisation of the Dispensary.
2. To dispense medication to patients. Accepting, reading/checking and dispensing prescriptions.
3. Stock management re-order and control stock in order to maintain adequate stock supplies at all times. Check invoices and statements. Check expiry date on drugs and dispose of any that are out of date in accordance with the protocol.
4. To supply drugs in a monitored dose system when required
5. To be aware of and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
6. To maintain strict confidentiality of information relating to patients, their relatives/carers and other members of staff.
7. To be willing to undertake necessary training as a requirement for the post.
Special Requirements of the post
a) An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
b) Excellent communication skills
c) A polite and sympathetic manner
d) Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and requests
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of working within a dispensary
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of working within a dispensary
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).