About this role
Job summary
We are expanding our Dispensing Team, and Ouse Valley Practice (GP Surgery) is looking for a qualified Dispenser (NVQ 2 or above) with at least 1 year experience to join our busy Dispensary Department. You will provide dispensing support to ensure our patients prescriptions are dispensed in line with our practice policies and procedures.
Motivated, proactive and organised individual. Good attention to detail and enjoys customer service. Good team player who can also work on their own.
Main duties of the job
To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate in accordance with the principles of good practice.
About us
You will be working along side our team of 6 dispensers to support the GPs in the delivery of the highest quality service to our patients.
We dispense to over 6000 patients and dispense to 4 nursing homes. We have Counter Assistants to cover front of house, handing out medication/inputting scripts and dealing with queries from patients.
We use TPP Systmone as our clinical System, and full training will be given.
We have plenty of on-site parking in a rural setting.
Our working day is split in to sessions
08.30 - 13.00 or 13.00 - 18.00 - or a full day 08.30 - 18.00
We are looking to expand our team and therefore we can discuss working days and hours.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 or Pharmacist.
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. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PPA guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PPA.
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 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 support wider dispensary roles including counter assistant where required
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified Dispenser (NVQ 2 or above)
Desirable
1 year plus experience Previous GP Practice Dispensary Experience
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 Ouse Valley Practice
Address Ouse Valley Practice
London Road
Handcross
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 6HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ousevalleypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)