Dispenser – Elvington Medical Practice
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Dispenser
Elvington Medical Practice
The closing date is 14 June 2021
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Dispenser to join our Dispensary team at Elvington Medical Practice. BTEC/NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Services is essential and experience working within a general practice would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy environment, be able to prioritise, work well under pressure and contribute proactively within our team, working not only with dispensary colleagues but also with the wider practice team.
Main duties of the job
Dispense acute and authorised repeat prescriptions for patients of the Practice who live more than one mile from a chemist within the designated time period
Ensuring 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
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions
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
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order
Be able to prepare monitored dosage systems (dossette trays) for Nursing Home patients
The dispenser must be prepared to undertake any necessary training to ensure that he/she has the necessary skills and competence required
About us
Elvington Medical Practice is a rural teaching and dispensing practice serving a population of approximately 7200 patients and we dispense to around 6200 patients.
Easy access from York, Pocklington and surrounding villages.
Free on site parking.
Uniform provided
NHS pension Scheme
Staff room
Quarterly staff meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dispenser
Elvington Medical Practice
We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Dispenser to join our Dispensary team at Elvington Medical Practice. BTEC/NVQ Level 2 Dispensing is essential and experience working within a general practice would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy environment, be able to prioritise, work well under pressure and contribute proactively within our team, working not only with dispensary colleagues but also with the wider practice team.
Elvington Medical Practice is a rural teaching and dispensing practice serving a population of approximately 7200 patients and we dispense to around 6200 patients.
Job duties and responsibilities:
Dispense acute and authorised repeat prescriptions for patients of the Practice who live more than one mile from a chemist within the designated time period.
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.
Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
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.
Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order.
Be able to prepare monitored dosage systems (dossette trays) for the Nursing Home patients.
The dispenser must be prepared to undertake any necessary training to ensure that he/she has the necessary skills and competence required.
Other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.
Adherence to health and safety regulations
Candidate requirements:
Excellent communication skills
Compassionate and caring
Calm and self reliant
Computer literacy and keyboard skills
Familiar with medical terminology
Team worker
Ability to work in a changing environment
Excellent attention to detail
Hours:
27.5 hours per week working Monday, Thursday and Friday
Sat morning 8-10am and Thursday evening 6.30 8pm on a rota (1 in 7)
Additional flexibility is required to cover sickness/annual leave
Permanent post
Salary:
Competitive salary offered depending on experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ Level 2 Dispensing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dispensing to patients.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Elvington Medical Practice
Address
York Road
Elvington
Yorkshire
YO41 4DY
Employer's website
https://www.elvingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk/
To apply for the post please email :
Louise Morris, Operations Manager: l.morris6@nhs.net
