Dispenser - GP Practice - ZERO HOURS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: DISPENSER (Burton Surgery and Winterton Surgery)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Dispensary Supervisor / Assistant Practice Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide drug dispensing services to the practice’s dispensing patients at both Winterton and Burton Surgeries.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Receive and process patients’ requests for authorised repeat prescriptions by computer printout and telephone answerphone.

2) Record the prescription on the patients’ computer record.

3) Dispense prescriptions generated by GP surgeries and repeat prescription for all dispensing patients.

4) To maintain a safe and clean working environment in the dispensary and raising any significant events with the dispensary supervisor.

5) To attend dispensary hatch and deal with patients efficiently when collecting medication.

- Deal with queries – check computer records, etc.

- Collect prescription charges.

- Ensure patients sign the FP10.

6) Unpacking the drug order from wholesalers.

7) To order stock and consumables as necessary from wholesalers and specialist suppliers using websites and telephone.

8) To maintain adequate stock control efficiently and process any special orders necessary.

9) Deal with patient prescription queries by telephone or in person from patients and their representatives including care home staff, following up where needed. Record any action on patients’ records.

10) Liaise with doctors with regard to any changes to drug stocks and dispensary practices and changes in working systems.

11) To undertake any other duties as necessary at Burton and Winterton surgeries.

12) Attendance at practice team meetings to maintain communication and keep up to date with any changes.

13) Maintain dispensing CPD by undertaking self-study/attendance at training event in relation to 3 modules/events each year.

14) Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures in relation to dispensing and other practice policies/procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• To be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.

Desirable

• To be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a dispenser or working within a dispensary environment in another role

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

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

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

Employer's website

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