Beechfield Medical Centre

Apprentice Dispenser

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Job summary

We are seeking a Apprentice Trainee Dispenser to join our team. As a Trainee Dispenser, you will assist in the dispensing of medications and provide support to the Dispensing team. This is an entry-level position that offers an opportunity to learn and develop skills in the Dispensing field.

The apprenticeship will be a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice with Buttercups training

Main duties of the job

- Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications under supervision until qualified- Maintain inventory and stock medications- Label and package medications accurately- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the Dispensing area- Provide excellent customer service to patients and answer any questions they may have regarding their medications

- To assist with anything else that may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service on behalf of the Practice.

To issue Repeat Prescriptions, manage tasks, letters , emails, ,telephone and face to face enquires according to Practice Procedures

About us

Beechfield Medical Centre is a 19,500 patient GMS practice operating from purpose built premises in the heart of the beautiful market town of Spalding in South Lincolnshire.

We have a very strong clinical and administrative team, with 2 partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Paramedic Practitioners, a large Practice Nursing team - and boundless enthusiasm and commitment for everything that we do.

We are high QOF achievers, score very well in patient and trainee feedback and work in an inclusive, supportive way in ensuring that we deliver the high standards that have come to be expected of us by our patients and of which we are very proud. We are a Veteran Friendly and Learning Disability Friendly Practice and have been approved for Training Foundation Doctors.

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£5.28 an hour

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2096-24-0001

Job locations

Beechfield Gardens

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE11 1UN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To store all dispensed medications appropriately for each patient and according to the manufacturers instructions and laws

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration and the reverse of the FP10 is correctly filled in and signed.

To ensure all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice are stored and recorded appropriately.

To endorse all prescription forms where appropriate to ensure correct payment by the PPD.

To file all invoices in the correct folder and forward any relevant correspondence to the Finance Manager.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective to ensure continuity of patient supply and minimizing wastage due to out of date stock.

To place daily orders with appropriate Mainline Wholesalers within the morning and afternoon cut off times allowing prompt delivery maintaining stock levels to avoid inappropriate to follows.

To enter all stock onto the computer system on receipt of delivery recording QUANTITIES, PRICES, BATCH NUMBERS AND EXPIRY DATES .This is to be done either via the computer stock screen or by adding manually onto the computer system

To ensure drugs are stored in an appropriate manner and in accordance with Manufacturers guidelines on receipt of them.

To follow up with Wholesalers and or directly with Manufacturers when drugs become unavailable and inform GPs if an alternative need to be arranged with as little inconvenience or disruption to the patient as is possible.

To check and maintain the stock in individually allocated Doctors Bag where appropriate and according to Practice Procedure.

To place Generic drug orders with the appropriate Short liner on a day to day basis achieving the best available price for required items.

To ensure that all Dispensary equipment, shelving, work surfaces are cleaned and tidied to maintain a high level of hygiene and kept in good working order.

To issue Repeat Prescriptions, manage tasks, letters , emails, ,telephone and face to face enquires according to Practice Procedures

To maintain a high level of professionalism and politeness at all times and refer any concerns or incidents to the Dispensary or Practice Manager

To maintain Professional Development and Competencies required with DSQS.

To deliver Nomad patients medications when appropriate following the Practice Procedures

To assist with anything else that may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service on behalf of the Practice.