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St Austell Healthcare

Prescription Clerk Maternity Cover

The closing date is 04 June 2025

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Job summary

  • To ensure that all repeat prescriptions are produced in a timely manner according to all legal requirements.
  • To project a positive & friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
  • To respond to queries in a professional, courteous, efficient and effective way and forward all medicines related questions to the practice pharmacist whenever possible or the relevant GP/Nurse/other healthcare professional.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the prescription clerk may include any or all of the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Pharmacist, dependent on current & evolving practice workload and staffing level.

  • Ensure the repeat prescriptions are generated accurately and efficiently, within the time specified by the practice.
  • Summarise patients medical information & add it to patients computerised medical records summary according to the note summarising protocol as requested by the practice pharmacist.
  • Support the GPs and other non-medical prescribers to maximise the use of EPS and repeat dispensing.
  • To run audits as required by the practice.
  • To contribute to achievement of QoF and PCN IIF markers
  • Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Practice Pharmacist.

About us

St Austell is Cornwall's largest town, situated by the coast, surrounded by the historic clay mining area & rural communities. This reflects in a varied patient demographic making for interesting & stimulating General Practice.

We are a 37,500 patient practice, one of the first NAPC PCH sites in England. We are nationally & locally recognised leaders in innovative General Practice and one of the initial Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) sites within Cornwall.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0543-25-0003

Job locations

1 Wheal Northey

St Austell

Cornwall

PL25 3EF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the prescription clerk may include any or all of the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Pharmacist, dependent on current & evolving practice workload and staffing level.

  • Ensure the repeat prescriptions are generated accurately and efficiently, within the time specified by the practice.
  • Summarise patients medical information & add it to patients computerised medical records summary according to the note summarising protocol as requested by the practice pharmacist.
  • Support the GPs and other non-medical prescribers to maximise the use of EPS and repeat dispensing.
  • To run audits as required by the practice.
  • To contribute to achievement of QoF and PCN IIF markers
  • Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Practice Pharmacist.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the prescription clerk may include any or all of the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Pharmacist, dependent on current & evolving practice workload and staffing level.

  • Ensure the repeat prescriptions are generated accurately and efficiently, within the time specified by the practice.
  • Summarise patients medical information & add it to patients computerised medical records summary according to the note summarising protocol as requested by the practice pharmacist.
  • Support the GPs and other non-medical prescribers to maximise the use of EPS and repeat dispensing.
  • To run audits as required by the practice.
  • To contribute to achievement of QoF and PCN IIF markers
  • Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Practice Pharmacist.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Experience in the use of computer software.
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Able to multi-task and follow tasks through to conclusion
  • Ability to work with changing and conflicting priorities with limited supervision.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Ability to solve problems within area of work
  • Recognise own development needs and identify how these can be met

Desirable

  • Flexible in approach to work
  • Interested in/aptitude for learning new skills/ taking on new challenges.

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of Primary Care

Desirable

  • Minimum of 1 year period
  • Working directly with members of the public in a busy NHS environment
  • Experience of using SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GSCE grade C and above in Maths and English or equivalent, ( or substantial experience in similar role will be considered)
  • NVQ Level III or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Experience in the use of computer software.
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Able to multi-task and follow tasks through to conclusion
  • Ability to work with changing and conflicting priorities with limited supervision.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Ability to solve problems within area of work
  • Recognise own development needs and identify how these can be met

Desirable

  • Flexible in approach to work
  • Interested in/aptitude for learning new skills/ taking on new challenges.

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of Primary Care

Desirable

  • Minimum of 1 year period
  • Working directly with members of the public in a busy NHS environment
  • Experience of using SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GSCE grade C and above in Maths and English or equivalent, ( or substantial experience in similar role will be considered)
  • NVQ Level III or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area

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

St Austell Healthcare

Address

1 Wheal Northey

St Austell

Cornwall

PL25 3EF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Austell Healthcare

Address

1 Wheal Northey

St Austell

Cornwall

PL25 3EF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Prescription Clerk Maternity Cover

Rosie Summerwil

hr.sahc@nhs.net

01726626857

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0543-25-0003

Job locations

1 Wheal Northey

St Austell

Cornwall

PL25 3EF


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