Dispenser - Dispensing Doctors in Sherborne

We are seeking a Dispenser for 16 to 32 hours a week. We are looking for someone who is fully flexible to fit in with our existing team who cover Monday, Thursday and Fridays between 8.30am to 6.30pm. Pay range is £12.21 to £12.61 depending on experience.

Main duties of the job:

• Working closely with the team you will be involved in all areas of the dispensary including dispensing, stock control, record keeping, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and dispensing Dossette boxes.
• Ideally we are looking for a qualified NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Assistant or an equivalent dispensing qualification, but we are happy to offer full NVQ2 training for the right flexible candidate, as well as ongoing support to develop your role.

Job responsibilities:

• To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate in accordance with the principles of good practice.
• 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 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.
• To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager or dispensary manager according to practice policy.
• 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needs of the practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.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 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.
• 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 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.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will be involved in promotion and management of their own and others' health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Person Specification:

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Interpersonal skills (Communication both written & oral)
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Smart, polite and confident
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Using initiative
• Self motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality
• Qualified NVQ 2 Dispenser
• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience and competence of working in a dispensary environment
• Experience of using own initiative
• Experience of using computerised medical record systems