Bunbury Medical Practice

Dispenser

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available within our Dispensary at Bunbury Medical Practice, we are looking for a qualified dispenser to join our team! The Practice is situated in the heart of Bunbury, a small idyllic village, were we offer care to almost 5,500 patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives in working as part of a team, the department is fast paced but very friendly, and although we are a busy Practice we like to ensure our staff enjoy their time at work.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing of prescriptions in accordance with practice policy and extant legislation. In addition, the post-holder will be required to support the dispensary manager in ensuring a high-level of service is delivered at all times, whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the practice.

About us

The Practice is run out of a purpose built building in the heart on Bunbury Village and consists of 2 GP Partners, 3 salaried GP's, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Practice Nursing team, Dispensary and Reception team.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.33 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3603-24-0001

Job locations

Vicarage Lane

Bunbury

Nr Tarporley

Cheshire

CW6 9PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies

b. Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately

c. Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

d. Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering

e. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable

f. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy

g. Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines

h. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 72-hour timeframe

i. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters

j. Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online

k. Processing Dossett boxes

l. Assisting the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns

m. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times

n. Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies

b. Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately

c. Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

d. Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering

e. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable

f. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy

g. Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines

h. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 72-hour timeframe

i. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters

j. Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online

k. Processing Dossett boxes

l. Assisting the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns

m. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times

n. Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • NVQ level 2 or 3 in an appropriate (Qualified Dispenser)

Desirable

  • Experience working within General Practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • NVQ level 2 or 3 in an appropriate (Qualified Dispenser)

Desirable

  • Experience working within General Practice

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

Bunbury Medical Practice

Address

Vicarage Lane

Bunbury

Nr Tarporley

Cheshire

CW6 9PE


Employer's website

https://bunburymedicalcentre.gpsurgery.net/# (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bunbury Medical Practice

Address

Vicarage Lane

Bunbury

Nr Tarporley

Cheshire

CW6 9PE


Employer's website

https://bunburymedicalcentre.gpsurgery.net/# (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Stephanie Adams

stephanie.adams10@nhs.net

01829260218

Details

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.33 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3603-24-0001

Job locations

Vicarage Lane

Bunbury

Nr Tarporley

Cheshire

CW6 9PE


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