Part-time Dispenser/dispensary Assistant - Hereford, United Kingdom - Taurus Healthcare

Taurus Healthcare

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Hereford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Taurus Healthcare are advertising this position on behalf of Ryeland Surgery
Primary Responsibilities:The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser.

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies.

b. Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately.

c. Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol.

d. Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the lead dispenser to facilitate reordering.

e. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable.

f. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy.

g. Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines.

h. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe.

i. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters.

k. Processing Dossett boxes.

l. Assisting the Dispensary Supervisor in the preparation of monthly returns.

m. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.

n. Maintain accurate records at all times, coding entries appropriately.

Secondary Responsibilities:

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the dispenser may be requested to:
a. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead.

b. Provide guidance for trainee dispensary staff and students as necessary.

c. Remain current with the latest guidance ensuring the dispensary conforms to NICE, CQC etc guidance.

Location:
Bodenham Surgery, 31 Brockington Rd, Bodenham, Hereford HR1 3LR.

Hours:
This position is for 24 Hours a week working the following hours:

Monday 7.30am
4.00pm.

Tuesday 7.30am

4.00pm.

Wednesday 9.30am - 6.00pm.

Salary:
From £10.90 dependent upon qualification/experience.

Closing date:
Friday 1st September 2023.

Interviews:
Interviews are expected to place on Tuesday 12th September 2023.

About Us:

Ryeland Surgery has a registered list size of approximately 19,000 patients. The practice serves the majority of patients in Leominster and the surrounding areas. We have a dispensing branch surgery in Bodenham.

Our aim is to be a truly multi-disciplinary practice, employing a wide range of clinical staff to meet the needs of our patients.

The team currently including GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, a primary care paramedic and community dementia nurse.

Through our involvement in the North and West Herefordshire Primary Care Network (PCN) our patients also receive support from physician associates, social prescribers, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and first contact practitioners.

We are planning a new surgery building in Leominster which we hope will open in 2024.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary:
From £10.90 per hour

Schedule: