Nidderdale Group Practice

Dispenser in GP Surgery

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Job summary

We are a busy, friendly rural practice with three sites located in Nidderdale ( Pateley Bridge, Birstwith & Dacre) looking to recruit a dispenser.

Experience and NVQ 2 in Dispensing / Pharmacy Services are preferable but not essential.

Experience in general practice and knowledge of SystmOne is preferable but not essential.

Flexibility to cover colleagues' holiday and sickness is essential.

Own transport essential as the vacancy is across the three sites.

36 hours per week.

Morning shifts commence 8.00am. Evening shifts end 6.00pm.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Take requests for, issue and dispense prescriptions, using Standard Operating Procedures.

Carry out a final check of dispensed medications once authorised to do so.

Hand out prescriptions and collect prescription charges or exemption declarations as appropriate.

Maintain stock levels of drugs, prescriptions and labels from sources indicated by the Dispensary Manager.

Maintain stocks of other stationery required in the dispensary.

Receive drug deliveries and check goods received against invoices and claim credits as required for shortages or errors.

Check that credits requested are received.

Pass all other invoices for any items it is necessary to order from other sources to the accounts department as they are received.

Endorse scripts and ensure all details are completed on the reverse and the declaration signed and dated.

Ensure the Controlled Drug Register is completed and stock level checks are carried out as required by the Practice guidelines.

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

About us

We are a busy, friendly rural practice with three sites located in Nidderdale ( Pateley Bridge, Birstwith & Dacre) looking to recruit a dispenser.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3267-24-0001

Job locations

Feast Field Medical Centre

King Street

Pateley Bridge

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG3 5AT


The Grange Medical Centre

Dacre Banks

Harrogate

HG3 4DX


Spring Gables Surgery

Collin Bank

Birstwith

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG3 3AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Take requests for, issue and dispense prescriptions, using Standard Operating Procedures.

Carry out a final check of dispensed medications once authorised to do so.

Hand out prescriptions and collect prescription charges or exemption declarations as appropriate.

Maintain stock levels of drugs, prescriptions and labels from sources indicated by the Dispensary Manager.

Maintain stocks of other stationery required in the dispensary.

Receive drug deliveries and check goods received against invoices and claim credits as required for shortages or errors.

Check that credits requested are received.

Pass all other invoices for any items it is necessary to order from other sources to the accounts department as they are received.

Endorse scripts and ensure all details are completed on the reverse and the declaration signed and dated.

Ensure the Controlled Drug Register is completed and stock level checks are carried out as required by the Practice guidelines.

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

Essential

Good keyboard and computers skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

Good numeracy skills

Good communication skills

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Ability to work within a team

Ability to communicate with people at all levels

Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense

Ability to cover for colleagues holidays, study and sick leave

Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities

Ability to work in a changing environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Take requests for, issue and dispense prescriptions, using Standard Operating Procedures.

Carry out a final check of dispensed medications once authorised to do so.

Hand out prescriptions and collect prescription charges or exemption declarations as appropriate.

Maintain stock levels of drugs, prescriptions and labels from sources indicated by the Dispensary Manager.

Maintain stocks of other stationery required in the dispensary.

Receive drug deliveries and check goods received against invoices and claim credits as required for shortages or errors.

Check that credits requested are received.

Pass all other invoices for any items it is necessary to order from other sources to the accounts department as they are received.

Endorse scripts and ensure all details are completed on the reverse and the declaration signed and dated.

Ensure the Controlled Drug Register is completed and stock level checks are carried out as required by the Practice guidelines.

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

Essential

Good keyboard and computers skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

Good numeracy skills

Good communication skills

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Ability to work within a team

Ability to communicate with people at all levels

Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense

Ability to cover for colleagues holidays, study and sick leave

Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities

Ability to work in a changing environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good keyboard and computers skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Good communication skills
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
  • Ability to cover for colleagues holidays, study and sick leave
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  • Ability to work in a changing environment.

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Dispensing / Pharmacy Services
  • Knowledge of SystmOne
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good keyboard and computers skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Good communication skills
  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
  • Ability to cover for colleagues holidays, study and sick leave
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  • Ability to work in a changing environment.

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Dispensing / Pharmacy Services
  • Knowledge of SystmOne

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

Nidderdale Group Practice

Address

Feast Field Medical Centre

King Street

Pateley Bridge

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG3 5AT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nidderdale Group Practice

Address

Feast Field Medical Centre

King Street

Pateley Bridge

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG3 5AT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Claire Ball

claire.ball3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3267-24-0001

Job locations

Feast Field Medical Centre

King Street

Pateley Bridge

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG3 5AT


The Grange Medical Centre

Dacre Banks

Harrogate

HG3 4DX


Spring Gables Surgery

Collin Bank

Birstwith

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG3 3AJ


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