We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic qualified (Minimum NVQ level 2 in Dispensing) Dispenser/Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Scorton Medical Centre. We require someone who is able to work accurately under pressure both independently and within a team. Experience of SystmOne would be an advantage but you must have good IT/keyboard skills. Excellent customer service and attention to detail are essential. You must have the ability to cover for staff holidays and illness at short notice.

We are looking for a well-motivated person who is able to work well within a small team in our busy rural practice.

Experience of working in a Dispensing Practice would be advantageous but not essential

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

This is a part-time vacancy of approximately 20-25 hours per week which would be discussed at interview

We are a very friendly and open Practice with 3 GP Partners, Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager, 2 Nurses, 1 HCA together with a Dispensary Team and Dispensary Lead along with a team of Receptionists and Secretarial Support.

We currently have just over 3500 patients, 98% of which are dispensing - so generally quite busy

We are in a purpose built Medical Centre in a lovely location

You would qualify to join/remain in the NHS Pension Scheme

For further details or an informal chat please contact:

Caroline Harker - Practice Manager or Caroline Fox - Dispensary Lead on 01748 811320

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependant on experience - minimum £10.50 - maximum dependant on experience

SCORTON MEDICAL CENTRE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Dispenser/Pharmacy Technician

Grade: Salary dependent upon experience

Location: Scorton Medical Centre, Stags Way, Scorton, Richmond, North

Yorkshire DL10 6HB

Reports to: Practice Manager

Accountable to: Practice Manager/Dispensary Lead/Partners

Key Relationships:

Internal: General Practitioners, Practice Manager,Dispensary Manager, All other members of the Practice Team

External: District Nurses, Secondary Care Colleagues

Job Summary

The post holder will work within the Dispensary covering all duties required of a busy rural dispensing surgery.

Principal Duties and areas of Responsibility

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, about the item, about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the Practice are appropriately stored and a record kept of all financial transactions

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate

To promptly forward all invoices and correspondence to the Practice Manager where appropriate according to the practice policy

To notify the authorising Doctor/Dispensary Lead of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA so that any remedial action may be taken in a timely manner.

To operate an efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

Carry out/ assist with dispensary audits

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions

To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins/ CAS alerts that may be received

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of SystmOne when appropriate

To undertake any necessary work that may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service

To monitor and action tasks associated with online requests

Attend and participate in practice meetings

When required - General Medical Reception duties including meeting and greeting patients and visitors, booking patients into relevant clinics, dealing with patient/visitor queries both over the telephone and in

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

Special requirements of the post:

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
A commitment to maintain a high professional standard and keep up to date with all aspects of dispensing relevant to the post
A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Practice Manager
A commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resources
Co-operate with annual appraisal meetings.

In addition to the above duties and responsibilities, the post holder must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility of the post.

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 post-holder 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

Equality and 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 non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feeling priorities and rights.

Personal / Professional Development

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

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.50-£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
On-site parking

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