Dispenser

2 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Primary Care Careers Full time

**About the Role**:
Great Barford Surgery is looking to welcome a qualified Dispenser into our busy practice, who will play a full and active role as part of the practice multi-disciplinary 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 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 an accurate 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needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.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 all shelves and 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 through computerised entry.
- To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service

You will have the following skills and experience:

- You will have at least a Diploma Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification;
- At least 2 years dispensary and pharmacy experience;
- Excellent clinical and medication knowledge;
- Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting;
- The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career;
- The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making;
- The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach;
- Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.

**About Us**:
Great Barford Surgery is a semi-rural dispensing practice located in the village of Great Barford; we are a two Partner Practice with support from salaried GP’s and Locum’s that are familiar with local procedure and policies.

We have a team of nursing and qualified dispensary staff that work with the Doctors on a daily basis to offer a comprehensive service to our patients.

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