Trainee / Qualified Dispenser - Llandovery, United Kingdom - Llanfair Surgery

Description

LLANFAIR SURGERY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:
Trainee or Qualified Dispenser on a three-month probationary period


Reports to:
Lead GP


Responsible to:
Practice Manager


Job Purpose:

To provide an accurate, timely, and qualitative dispensing service to the registered patients at Llanfair Surgery and Meddygfa Cadog, Llangadog.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. DISPENSING
1.1 To dispense medication as stated on prescriptions, maintaining accurate dispensing records and ensuring that the medication is labelled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, directions for use, patient's name and includes any additional required information

1.2 To adhere to practice policies and procedures for dispensing medicines, as outlined in the practice's Standard Operating Procedures' manual

1.3 Provide a second check on medication issued where necessary i.e. dosette boxes

1.4 Maintain minimum stock levels of medicines, checking expiry dates and storage conditions

1.5 Place accurate and timely orders with suppliers and accept deliveries of medication, adding them to the computerised stock control records

1.6 Maintain dispensary equipment, ensuring it is clean, accurate and in a good state of repair

1.7 Dispensing of patient dosette boxes and associated administration.

2.
ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Using the Vision clinical computer system ensure all relevant information is recorded within individual patient records. Resolve computer problems when these arise by consultation with colleagues or Vision

2.2 Endorse prescriptions accurately by checking prices with suppliers as necessary

2.3 Ensure the safe disposal of returned and out-of-date medications

2.4 Issue paper prescriptions to non-dispensing patients

2.5 Issue repeat prescriptions as requested by patients within the agreed timescale

2.6 To stream and administer repeat prescription request calls.

3.
DISPENSARY RECEPTION
3.1 Ensure that the correct medication and prescription is given to the patient, confirming the details shown on the prescription form and the label and confirming the dosage instructions where appropriate

3.2.

Discuss and confirm with the patient that all appropriate medical investigations are up-to-date or have been arranged to be done.

4.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
4.1 Adhere to all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act and Regulations and

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations, ensuring good hygiene, cleanliness and a safe environment in the dispensary

4.2 Maintain the integrity and security of the dispensary by admitting only authorised personnel and ensuring that all medicines are stored as appropriate.

5.
COMMUNICATION
5.2 Liaise with members of the clinical team regarding medication for individual patients

5.3 Communicate effectively and regularly with other members of the dispensing team to ensure the accurate exchange of information relating to patients and their medication.

6.
GENERAL
6.1 At all times maintain absolute confidentiality

6.2 Be prepared to cover the work of colleagues when they are absent through annual leave or illness.


Duties include:

• Answer telephone
• Receive patients and visitors, directing them as necessary
• Schedule appointments
• Deal with patient enquiries, referring to the appropriate member of staff
• Perform any other related duties as the management may at times reasonably require

Salary:
£20,375.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Llandovery: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 21/07/2023