Job responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
DISPENSER up to 37.5 hours per week
Job Description:
To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked
against the prescription.
To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient
declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the
patient.
To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice
are appropriately stored and banked and a record kept of all financial
transactions.
To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward
the forms in a secure manner to the PPA for processing and reimbursement.
To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence
to the practice manager.
To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the
PPA so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.
To operate efficient stock control with the objective of ensuring
continuity of supply for patients.
To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance
with the accompanying instructions.
To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to
maintain a high level of hygiene.
To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that are received.
To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate
temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.
To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions
incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to
maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
Confidentiality:
- In
the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to
gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other
matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff
will respect their privacy and act appropriately
- In
the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the
post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to
patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.
They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a
business organisation. All such information from any source is to be
regarded as strictly confidential
- Information
relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the
business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in
accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to
confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health & safety:
The post-holder will be required to adhere to policies and protocols of
health and safety and infection control.
Equality and diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of
patients, carers and colleagues.
Personal/Professional development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented
by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include individual
performance reviews and development and learning.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice by
managing their own time and resources, assessing and reflecting upon their own
performance and working effectively.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective
communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with
all stakeholders.
Contribution to the implementation of services:
- Apply
practice policies, standards and guidance
- Discuss
with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines
will affect own work
- Participate
in audit where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ
Level 2 or above in pharmacy /
dispensing services
Experience
- Experience
of working in a Dispensary / Pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience
of SystmOne Clinical System
- Experience
of working within a Primary Care setting
Personal Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Able
to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing skills
- An
understanding, accept and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability
to use own judgement, and the use of common sense
- Ability
to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant
and articulate
- Able
to work under pressure
- Able
to work in a changing environment
- Able
to use own initiative
- Flexibility
of working hours / able to work at required times
- Able
to work accurately
- Have
good problem-solving skills
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent
in computer use
- Excellent
communication skills
- Effectively
manage time, workload and resources
Desirable
- Knowledge
of the workings of a GP Practice
- Experience
of running reports
- Experience
of Word and Excel
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.
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).