Market Cross Surgery

Dispenser

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified, experienced & committed Dispenser to join the Market Cross Surgery Team

  • The successful candidate will have previous dispensing experience and must hold formal dispensing qualifications
  • Work within the parameters of practice Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) in order to comply with the criteria of the Dispensary Services Quality Scheme (DSQS)
  • The role includes dispensing, face to face contact with patients at the dispensary hatch, dealing with telephone enquiries / prescription requests and any other task associated with the smooth running of the Department. These duties are carried out on a rota basis among the Dispensary Team
  • 26 hours per week
  • In addition contracted hours flexibility is required to cover periods of leave within the Dispensary Team. Occasional working on a Saturday may be required, by prior arrangement
  • Start date as soon as possible, however, we would wait for the right candidate

Main duties of the job

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Order stock as required for dispensing patients
  • Receive and check incoming stock
  • Process/print authorised repeat prescriptions
  • Make up outstanding prescriptions from incoming order
  • Maintain stock control
  • Ensure stock is stored in an appropriate manner, including refrigerated items
  • Maintain refrigerator temperature log
  • Dispense and check medication
  • Collect payment for prescriptions and reconcile daily
  • Assist in the monthly collation of prescriptions for despatch to the PPA
  • Maintain Controlled Drugs records as per regulations
  • Receive and deal appropriately with returned medication
  • Ensure the dispensary is kept clean and tidy and equipment is in good working order
  • Act promptly in response to drug alert bulletins
  • Maintain high levels of patient service and confidentiality at all times

About us

We are an expanding, forward thinking rural dispensing practice, situated in the village of Corby Glen, approximately 10 minutes from Bourne and 20 minutes from Grantham

  • CQC rated GOOD

  • 5,000 + patient list

  • The Practice Team consists of 4 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, Triage Nurse, 3 Practice Nurses and Phlebotomist. Managerial, Reception, Dispensary and Secretarial Teams

  • We use SystmOne as our Clinical System.

  • Our core opening hours are Monday - Friday 0800 - 1830 hours.

  • We encourage staff training and development

  • Consistently high QOF achievement

  • Modern purpose built premises

  • Successful Medical Aesthetics clinic

Details

Date posted

07 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3629-22-8618

Job locations

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Order stock as required for dispensing patients
  • Receive and check incoming stock
  • Process/print authorised repeat prescriptions
  • Make up outstanding prescriptions from incoming order
  • Maintain stock control
  • Ensure stock is stored in an appropriate manner, including refrigerated items
  • Maintain refrigerator temperature log
  • Dispense and check medication
  • Collect payment for prescriptions and reconcile daily
  • Assist in the monthly collation of prescriptions for despatch to the PPA
  • Maintain Controlled Drugs records as per regulations
  • Receive and deal appropriately with returned medication
  • Ensure the dispensary is kept clean and tidy and equipment is in good working order
  • Act promptly in response to drug alert bulletins
  • Maintain high levels of patient service and confidentiality at all times

Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Order stock as required for dispensing patients
  • Receive and check incoming stock
  • Process/print authorised repeat prescriptions
  • Make up outstanding prescriptions from incoming order
  • Maintain stock control
  • Ensure stock is stored in an appropriate manner, including refrigerated items
  • Maintain refrigerator temperature log
  • Dispense and check medication
  • Collect payment for prescriptions and reconcile daily
  • Assist in the monthly collation of prescriptions for despatch to the PPA
  • Maintain Controlled Drugs records as per regulations
  • Receive and deal appropriately with returned medication
  • Ensure the dispensary is kept clean and tidy and equipment is in good working order
  • Act promptly in response to drug alert bulletins
  • Maintain high levels of patient service and confidentiality at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of General Education
  • Formal Dispensing Qualification
  • Previous Dispensing Experience

Desirable

  • Previous General Practice Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good IT skills
  • Good numeracy/literacy skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Team player
  • Flexibility to cover any periods of leave within Dispensary

Desirable

  • Previous General Practice Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of General Education
  • Formal Dispensing Qualification
  • Previous Dispensing Experience

Desirable

  • Previous General Practice Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good IT skills
  • Good numeracy/literacy skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Team player
  • Flexibility to cover any periods of leave within Dispensary

Desirable

  • Previous General Practice Experience

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Market Cross Surgery

Address

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Market Cross Surgery

Address

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Manager

Sarah-Jane Desforges

s.desforges@nhs.net

01476552901

Details

Date posted

07 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3629-22-8618

Job locations

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB


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