Dispenser, Dean Medical Practice - Coleford

G DOC Ltd; Coleford; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dean Medical Practice in Coleford is hiring a qualified dispenser to join our friendly dispensary team. You will work alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and the wider practice team to ensure safe and timely dispensing of medicines.

Immunisation against NHS Green Book recommendations is required unless medically exempt.

Qualifikationen

• Dispensing Assistant Qualification is essential.
• GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths and English (or equivalent).
• Experience in dispensary settings preferred.

Aufgaben

• Process prescriptions accurately following practice procedures.
• Dispense prescriptions and medicines promptly.
• Manage stock control, ordering and restocking.
• Check prescriptions and advise prescriber when in doubt.
• Collect prescription charges and maintain FP10 declarations.
• Maintain records of dispensing transactions and stock checks.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Dispensing Assistant Qualification

GCSE Maths & English (4/C or above)

Tools

SystmOne

MS Office/Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Dispenser, Dean Medical Practice - Coleford

We are looking for a qualified dispenser to join our friendly and experienced dispensary team at Coleford Health Centre. The dispensary is an integral and valued part of the pharmacy team (including Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician) & the wider practice team at Coleford. Our focus is to ensure that all medicines are dispensed in a safe and timely manner. We provide & ensure we maintain a high level of service to patients, Doctors, Nurses and other members of the Practice team.

The Care Quality Commission requires us to have a complete employment history from the age of 16, including explanations for any gaps in employment.

Main duties of the job

To process prescriptions in accordance with the principles of good practice;

Dispensing and sale of prescriptions and medicines/appliances

Stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary

Checks and audit as required

About us

Overview of your organisation

You will be required to be immunised in compliance with Green Book (link attached) and NHS recommendations for your role (unless medically exempt).

G DOC LTD is a unique, GP-owned organisation all GPsurgeries in Gloucestershire are our shareholders. We operate with anot-for-profit ethos, ensuring every decision and service is focused onimproving patient outcomes and reinvesting in local Primary Care across thecounty.

We directly manage several GP surgeries in Gloucesterand the Forest of Dean, providing patient-centred care to more than 45,000patients. We value continuity of care and practice teams are at the heartof all we do. In addition to our surgeries, we deliver a range of countywidecommissioned services designed to improve access, increase capacity, or providespecialist support. Our teams are committed to delivering sustainable,high-quality primary care while fostering innovation and collaboration acrossthe local health system.

By joining us, youll be part of an organisation thatputs people first supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and acollaborative culture. Youll benefit from the stability, support, and careeropportunities of a larger organisation, while still working in close-knit,community-focused teams.

Job responsibilities

• Process for prescriptions according to Practice procedures
• Issue paper and electronic prescriptions to dispensing and non-dispensing patients in a timely manner.
• Process requests for, and prepare, medication compliance aids
• Checking and reconciliation of prescriptions, including post-dated
• Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising prescriber or duty doctor.
• 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.
• Ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice(s) are appropriately processed and a record kept of all financial transactions.
• Ensure the relevant checks are performed, these include but are not limited to CDs, PA items, PPA return, expiry dates, fridge temperatures etc
• Check incoming stock against the invoice and update stock control records. Identify any errors in incoming stock and report to wholesaler and re-order item if necessary.
• Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the appropriate Manager.
• Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins including advising appropriate staff and patients as required
• Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice(s) with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.
• Ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
• Ensure safe and effective procurement, storage, dispensing and destruction of controlled drugs
• Ensure checking of all injectables and ordering as necessary
• Ensure the disposal of returned and out of date stock
• Ensure the disposal of out of date controlled drugs with the appropriate officer for destruction
• Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain a temperature control record .
• Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
• Ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.
• Ensure dispensary equipment is accurate and in a good state of repair and kept clean and hygienic.

Working conditions

Frequent, prolonged VDU use

Time-pressured environment

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times

Exposure to distressing situations and written material

Person Specification

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Experience of working in a dispensary either a community pharmacy or Secondary Care/Hospital Pharmacy
• Previous experience of General Practice

Skills

• If not already competent in SystmOne, Office & Outlook, willing and able to undertake training and develop competency.
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• A Dispensing Assistant Qualification is essential.
• GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths & English, or equivalent

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.