Dispenser

6 days ago

Saltash, United Kingdom Quay Lane Surgery Full time

Dispenser

Quay Lane Surgery is a GMS rural Dispensing Practice located in the village of St. Germans in East Cornwall, dispensing to 97% of our patient list size.

We are looking for a friendly, hands-on, hardworking, and enthusiastic qualified Dispenser to join our team.

**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.
- To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principles of good practice.
- 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 NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PS guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PS.
- 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 PS 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needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.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 is 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.

**Qualifications**:

- Must have a minimum standard equivalent to the Pharmacy Services S/NVQ2 qualification in dispensing
- Ideally have skills/experience and experience of working in a dispensary/pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical knowledge with a good understanding of the drug tariff and BNF
- An understanding of the NHS and business of pharmacy/dispensary

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £22,011.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What you completed an NVQ2 in dispensing?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/04/2024

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