Senior Dispenser

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Main duties of the job

Senior Dispenser role:

• 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 and sale of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.
• In conjunction with other team members, the post-holder will be prepared to cover the work of colleagues when they are absent through annual leave or illness.
• Work with the Dispensary lead to ensure the smooth running of the dispensary team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the team to ensure they understand their duties and delegated responsibilities.
• Overseeing day-to-day dispensary operations and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensuring the formulary is being adhered to and support the Dispensary Lead in implementing change.
• Training and supporting dispensary staff to maintain high standards of care.
• Accurate and secure dispensing of medicines, ensuring zero discrepancies.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to ensure we are on target with patient medication requests.
• Manage Stock levels in the dispensary.

About us

The Deepings Practice is a large practice based in Market Deeping with a branch site at Glinton, we serve over 24,000 patients. The Deepings practice has a large team of clinical and non-clinical staff lead by seven partners and a full senior management team. We have a CQC score of Good and strive for excellence in all areas of patient care. We have a strong focus on health promotion and personalised care, supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health and social care. We are a dynamic, friendly, and supportive team with experience in training GPs and other healthcare professionals.

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Using in-house clinical system to ensure all relevant information is recorded onto individual patient records as required.
• Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements and sharing responsibility for their accurate recording and safe keeping.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures to receive requests for and accurately process/dispense all prescriptions
• Following Standard Operating Procedures to safely and accurately assemble and check Dossett boxes.
• Liaising with doctors, hospitals and other health professionals where indicated. Liaison with branch surgery and Practice nursing staff.
• Sharing the responsibility for the correct management, safe issuing and recording of controlled drugs.
• Sharing responsibility for maintaining equipment in a clean and tidy condition, this to include robotic dispenser, and adhering to our Dispensary Housekeeping Protocol.
• Using our in-house clinical system to maintain adequate stock levels, ordering stock, and receiving stock.
• Assisting the Senior Dispenser in regular checking of all invoices and checking against delivery notes, taking responsibility for following up any discrepancies as appropriate.
• Checking, counting and filing of prescriptions.

This is not an exhaustive list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Strong patient care skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing medications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and safety protocols

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.