About this role
Job summary
Caistor Health Centre are looking for an NVQ Level 2/3 Qualified Dispenser to work 20 hours per week in our dispensary.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
Processing prescriptions and dispensing medications and appliances in line with DSQS guidance.Collecting prescription charges and banking monies.Endorse all prescription forms as required. To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.To forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager.To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA.
To operate efficient stock control and ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner.To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned.To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins.To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.Ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times.
Manage health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policies.Ensuring the promotion of quality and diversity.Strive to maintain quality within the practice within their own performance and working with others.Communicate effectively with other team members, patients, suppliers and stakeholders where necessary.
About us
Caistor Health Centre is a friendly dispensing practice with approximately 5,300 patients. We work very closely as a team and are a training practice for GP Registrars, and medical students with the Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln. We have a good skill mix of staff. We are situated in the lovely town of Caistor within the Lincolnshire Wolds within easy access for commuting.
We are a hard-working practice and are dedicated to the needs of our patients. We always go that extra mile to provide the best care and treatment for all patients wherever possible. Our staff highly respect each other, and everyone is supportive in the day to day running of the practice. Staff are encouraged to undertake training to enhance their job satisfaction, and train for progression within the practice. We believe that a good work life balance is paramount for all our members of staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description:
To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription.
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, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the PPA for processing and reimbursement.
To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager.
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 with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients.
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.
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 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 Health & safety:
The post-holder will be required to adhere to policies and protocols of health and safety and infection control.
Equality and diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
Personal/Professional development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include individual performance reviews and development and learning.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice by managing their own time and resources, assessing and reflecting upon their own performance and working effectively.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Contribution to the implementation of services:
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Level 2 or above in pharmacy / dispensing services Experience
Experience of working in a Dispensary / Pharmacy Desirable
Experience of SystmOne Clinical System Experience of working within a Primary Care setting Personal Qualities / Attributes
Essential
Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing skills An understanding, accept and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, and the use of common sense Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Flexibility of working hours / able to work at required times Able to work accurately Have good problem-solving skills Knowledge and skills
Essential
Competent in computer use Excellent communication skills Effectively manage time, workload and resources Desirable
Knowledge of the workings of a GP Practice Experience of running reports Experience of Word and Excel 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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Working within a general practice.
Desirable
Working within a healthcare setting.
Qualifications Essential
Good general education level qualification in dispensing.
Desirable
Qualification in dispening.
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 Caistor Health Centre
Address Caistor Health Centre
Dale View
Caistor
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN7 6NX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.caistorhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)