Dispenser - Stafford, United Kingdom - Hazeldene House Surgery

Hazeldene House Surgery

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Stafford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB TITLE:
Dispenser

REPORTS TO:
PRACTICE/PRACTICE MANAGER

HOURS:
18 hours per week

Job Summary:

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:

The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.

Assist in the preparation, dispensing of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and restocking of the dispensary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions
Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage
Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions
Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the senior dispenser.
Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions.
Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries and support staff.
Using the computer to keep records up to date.
Checking with gp's or in patient records if concerned about the appropriateness of requests for medication.
Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions.
Ordering drugs using the modem link to the wholesalers.
Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register).
Handling prescription money.
Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme
Assisting in stock checks
Providing cover for annual leave/sickness.

CONFIDENTIALITY

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the postholder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

HEALTH & SAFETY
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Reporting potential risks identified
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of drugs within area of responsibility
Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is nonjudgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Must have qualifications to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in pharmaceutical dispensing.

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 18 per week

Salary:
From £10.42 per hour

Benefits: