Dispenser – GP Practice (14 Hours)

Job title:

Dispenser – GP Practice (14 Hours)

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking to recruit a dispenser to join our dispensing team working across two sites at Winterton and Burton Upon Stather. Regular weekly shifts plus additional shift cover ad hoc to cover colleagues holiday and sickness absence.ROLE = 14 hoursTuesday 9.30am -12.30pm (Monitored Dose System) Burton SurgeryWednesday 9.00am -1.00pm (Monitored Dose System) Burton SurgeryFriday 9.30am -1.00pm Winterton SurgeryFriday 2.00pm – 5.30pm Winterton SurgeryThe suitable candidate will ideally be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.Flexibility, good team working skills, coupled with the ability to work efficiently unsupervised is essential, along with the desire to deliver an outstanding patient experience.Main duties of the jobTo provide drug dispensing services to the practices dispensing patients at both Winterton and Burton Surgeries.Process repeat medication requests, preparing prescriptions for patient collection.Organise collection of prescriptions with patients attending the practice.Process requests for acute medication prescribed following a clinical consultation.Organise medication for home delivery in liaison with the practice drug delivery representative.Deal with patient queries as they arise.Follow all protocols in place at the practice ensuring a safe, efficient dispensing service is provided.Work as part of the team providing monitored dossette systems for patients who are eligible.About usWe are a rural GMS training practice caring for 10,000 patients, half dispensing, a provider of surgical services and a high QOF achiever. Staff consisting of GPs / Administrators/ Secretaries/ Receptionists/ Dispensers/ Pharmacists/ Nurse Practitioners/ Surgical Unit Staff/ Practice Nurses/ HCA’s/ Cleaners and Apprentices.Good local schools and road networks.Date posted24 January 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.64 to £13.09 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA0601-25-0000Job locationsManlake AvenueWintertonScunthorpeDN15 9TAManlake AvenueWintertonScunthorpeDN15 9TANorfolk AvenueBurton-upon-statherScunthorpeDN15 9EWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWinterton Medical PracticeJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: DISPENSER (Burton Surgery and Winterton Surgery)RESPONSIBLE TO: Dispensary Supervisor / Assistant Practice ManagerMAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONTo provide drug dispensing services to the practice’s dispensing patients at both Winterton and Burton Surgeries.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES1) Receive and process patients’ requests for authorised repeat prescriptions by computer printout and telephone answerphone.2) Record the prescription on the patients’ computer record.3) Dispense prescriptions generated by GP surgeries and repeat prescription for all dispensing patients.4) To maintain a safe and clean working environment in the dispensary and raising any significant events with the dispensary supervisor.5) To attend dispensary hatch and deal with patients efficiently when collecting medication.– Deal with queries – check computer records, etc.– Collect prescription charges.– Ensure patients sign the FP10.6) Unpacking the drug order from wholesalers.7) To order stock and consumables as necessary from wholesalers and specialist suppliers using websites and telephone.8) To maintain adequate stock control efficiently and process any special orders necessary.9) Deal with patient prescription queries by telephone or in person from patients and their representatives including care home staff, following up where needed. Record any action on patients’ records.10) Liaise with doctors with regard to any changes to drug stocks and dispensary practices and changes in working systems.11) To undertake any other duties as necessary at Burton and Winterton surgeries.12) Attendance at practice team meetings to maintain communication and keep up to date with any changes.13) Maintain dispensing CPD by undertaking self-study/attendance at training event in relation to 3 modules/events each year.14) Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures in relation to dispensing and other practice policies/procedures.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWinterton Medical PracticeJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: DISPENSER (Burton Surgery and Winterton Surgery)RESPONSIBLE TO: Dispensary Supervisor / Assistant Practice ManagerMAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONTo provide drug dispensing services to the practice’s dispensing patients at both Winterton and Burton Surgeries.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES1) Receive and process patients’ requests for authorised repeat prescriptions by computer printout and telephone answerphone.2) Record the prescription on the patients’ computer record.3) Dispense prescriptions generated by GP surgeries and repeat prescription for all dispensing patients.4) To maintain a safe and clean working environment in the dispensary and raising any significant events with the dispensary supervisor.5) To attend dispensary hatch and deal with patients efficiently when collecting medication.– Deal with queries – check computer records, etc.– Collect prescription charges.– Ensure patients sign the FP10.6) Unpacking the drug order from wholesalers.7) To order stock and consumables as necessary from wholesalers and specialist suppliers using websites and telephone.8) To maintain adequate stock control efficiently and process any special orders necessary.9) Deal with patient prescription queries by telephone or in person from patients and their representatives including care home staff, following up where needed. Record any action on patients’ records.10) Liaise with doctors with regard to any changes to drug stocks and dispensary practices and changes in working systems.11) To undertake any other duties as necessary at Burton and Winterton surgeries.12) Attendance at practice team meetings to maintain communication and keep up to date with any changes.13) Maintain dispensing CPD by undertaking self-study/attendance at training event in relation to 3 modules/events each year.14) Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures in relation to dispensing and other practice policies/procedures.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• To be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.

ExperienceEssential

• Experience working as a dispenser or working within a dispensary environment in another role

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• To be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and have a 1000+ hours of relevant dispensary experience.

ExperienceEssential

• Experience working as a dispenser or working within a dispensary environment in another role

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Expected salary

£12.64 – 13.09 per hour

Location

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

Job date

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:32:51 GMT

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