Qualified Dispenser

NHS; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare practice as a Level 2 Qualified Dispenser. In this role, you'll process prescriptions, assist patients, and maintain high standards of care in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and an NVQ level 2 qualification. Located in a picturesque area near beaches and woodlands, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to community healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dispenser is essential.
• Must hold NVQ level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions as authorized by GPs and Nurses.
• Handle patient queries and assist at the front desk.
• Ensure proper stock control and maintain dispensary hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant qualification

Job description

We are looking for an additional Level 2 Qualified Dispenser to join our friendly team, working 37 per week (full time). You will be a part ofa busy and active dispensary team processing all relevant prescriptions asauthorised by GPs and prescribing clinicians, in accordance with ourestablished processes, policies, and procedures. You will deliver a high-quality service anddeal efficiently and courteously with patient enquiries. You will haveexcellent computer and communication skills, a compassionate and friendlynature who can operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attentionto detail and working well in a team.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that all medicinesand appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and wheneverthere is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose orlabelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.

Help at the front desk/hatchto help give out medications and collect prescription charges and that thepatient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed bythe patient.

To learn the SystmOneOrdering system. Checking against stock and ordering the correct items.

To be prepared to work atleast one/two late shifts per week until 6:30pm.

Handling dispensary transactionsby cashing up and counting scripts.

About us

The surgery issurrounded by national reserves, woodlands, beaches, marshes and a huge networkof countryside footpaths, not to mention being only 15 minutes from therenowned historical seaside town of Southwold. As well as the stunninglocation, we pride ourselves on how we have adapted and developed throughoutthe pandemic, all the while maintaining high standards of patient-centred careand continuity for our community. In the 2021 and 2022 National GP Patientsurgery, we exceeded the national average in all aspects of patientsatisfaction, experience and care.

We are a dispensingpractice with a list size of 10,500 patients and we are seeking a fun,dedicated and team-oriented Dispenser to join our hardworking and supportive team.

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: DISPENSER

RESPONSIBLE TO: DISPENSARY MANAGER

ACCOUNTABLE TO: PRACTICE MANAGER

Job Summary:

To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and Prescribing Nurses where appropriate in accordance with the principles of good practice.

Job Responsibilities:

To 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 Doctor or Duty Doctor.

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 endorse all prescription forms as appropriate

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager or Dispensary Manager according to Practice Policy.

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 appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out-of-date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure 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.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

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 check prescriptions dispensed by colleagues.

To participate as required in the annual stocktake.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

Issue prescriptions daily to keeping on top for our 3 day collection

DRUMS as per DRUMS SOP

Cash up the till money daily

Deal with patient queries in person or over the telephone

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 jobholder 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.
• Always get patients or their representatives to confirm their date of birth or address before giving out any medication

Health & Safety:

The jobholder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Equality and Diversity:

The jobholder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and Policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The jobholder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
• Any person working in the dispensary must do or have an NVQ level 2

Quality:

The jobholder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• Contribute as required to the Practices achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework points.

Communication:

The jobholder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
• Keep the Dispensary Manager and/or the Practice informed of any relevant issues
• Attend the Quarterly Dispensary Meeting as well as quarterly Staff Meetings wherever possible

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The jobholder will:

• 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.
• Report any concerns over the probity of other team members to the relevant Manager or GP as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dispenser and an NVQ level 2 Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant qualification is essential to apply for this position.

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.