About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Dispensary Team at this busy GP Training Practice.
We currently have a practice list size of around 16,500 patients.
We have a team of Partners, GP`s, GP ST3`s, Nurses, HCA`s, Receptionist, Administrators & Medical Secretaries.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, demonstrate excellent communication skills and provide a high level of customer service.
Dispensary experience would be beneficial, the successful candidate will be required to train for a dispensary NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Duties will be undertaken at the main surgery in Penistone plus travelling to our branch sites in Silkstone & Thurgoland.
Own vehicle is essential
About us
Salary will be commensurate with experience with the current salary scale £25,176 - £27,047 (f.t.e 37 hours) depending on experience and qualifications.
The post will be 25 hours per week (Mon-Fri) between the hours of 8am & 7pm.
Job description Job responsibilities
Operate the repeat prescription system according to guidelines.Dispense medicines from prescriptions with regard to the correct patient, drug type, amount and strength.Issue prescribed medications to patients.Assist with the daily ordering of drugs in accordance with usage and turnover.When necessary, make deliveries of medication to patients at home.Note, and act upon, any drug alert notifications or other notifications relating to the purchase, storage or dispensing of any drug.Assist in keeping the dispensary and its stores, clean and in good order.Assist in keeping all dispensing records according to statutory requirements and Practice protocols.At branch surgeries, book appointments for patients and check in their arrival for appointments.Ensure that action needed, or messages to be passed on to any patient are notified promptly to the appropriate clinical or administrative staff according to the patient note protocol.Give any necessary assistance to the practice doctors and nurses and dispensary manager.According to shift, open and close the surgery at the beginning and end of each session, adhering to appropriate security procedures.Limited reception duties at branch sites.Any other tasks as details to dispensary staff by the dispensary manager, doctors or business manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
NVQ Level 2 Dispensary Qualification
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 Penistone Group Practice
Address 19 High Street
Penistone
Sheffield
S36 6BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.penistonegrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)