GP Practice Dispenser / Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take and process prescription requests in line with Practice procedure.

Select and label pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements. Whenever there is doubt surrounding the appropriateness of the item, the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising Doctor, Duty Doctor, Advance Nurse Practitioner or Pharmacist

Ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients, ensuring correct prescription charges are collected and prescriptions are filled in and completed correctly.

To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.

To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of a more senior dispenser, pharmacy technician, pharmacist, GP or clinician.

To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines

Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager

Receive stock in accordance with SOPs

Ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines including fridge temperature recording and CD balance registers.

Assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the retail environment.

Liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care.

Ensure all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order. All work surfaces are cleaned and tidies on a regular basis.

Assist with service provision to any care homes and to include the preparation of Monitored Dosage Systems.

Proving Dossett boxes for our Care Home

Refer to a more senior dispenser/practice pharmacist/Advanced Nurse Practitioner/GP.

Assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by the business (this may include delivery of medication).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Dispensing Assistant Course.
• NVQ Level 3 in Dispensing

Desirable

• Accredited Dispensing Assistant Course.
• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing considered, with the scope to support training to Level 3.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary environment is essential.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary environment is essential.

General

Essential

• Car driver with full and clean license.

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

Haresfield Surgery

Address

Kempsey Surgery Old Road North

Kempsey

Worcester

WR5 3JZ

Employer's website

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