Dispenser - Saxmundham, United Kingdom - Saxmundham Health

Saxmundham Health
Saxmundham Health
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Saxmundham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Role:
Dispenser

Contract:
Fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover)

Hours:
Negotiable (part time and full time considered)

Hourly Rate:
£12.10

Closing date: 5th April 2024

Interviews:
Week Commencing 15th April 2024
Saxmundham Health is a Dispensing Practice located in Suffolk with over 9500 patients and rising.

We are a forward thinking and innovative surgery who are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Dispenser to join our dedicated Dispensary team for a fixed term of 12 months.


  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Will be educated to NVQ level 2(or equivalent) in dispensing
  • Have GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above.
  • Experience of working in a Dispensary and with the general public/patients.

Job description

  • Primary Duties:_
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 dispensary team lead 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 with 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g. Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines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 team lead in the preparation of monthly returns

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

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

  • Secondary Duties:_
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


Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Essential:_
  • Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)
  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above

Experience

  • Essential:_
  • Experience of working in a dispensary
  • Experience working with the general public/patients
  • Desirable:_
  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Broad knowledge of General Practice

Skills

  • Essential: _
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Desirable:_
  • Ability to effectively manage stock, including ordering, rotation, disposal etc.
  • Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash etc)
  • SystmOne user skills

Personal Qualities

  • Essential:_
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

Other Requirements:


  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check


If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Join our team as a Dispenser and make a difference in the lives of our patients.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
£12.10 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 05/04/2024
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