We are a rural, friendly GMS practice, serving around 5,200 patients.
Our team includes 3 GP Partners, 3 Practice Nurses, and a HCA.
We are looking for a professional, conscientious, and highly effective Pharmacist to join us for two days per week, to manage our Practice Dispensary.
Salary dependent on experience.
Main duties of the job
To manage the day-to-day running of the Practice Dispensary and staff, providing input into Dispensary policies and procedures adhering to local guidance.
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks
* Liaise with wholesalers to get the best prices and deals.
* Check the drug tariff monthly for price and category changes, ensuring that information is up to date on discontinued drugs.
* Meet with Drug Reps, GP Partners, and Practice Manager.
* Manage dispensary staff.
* Manage dispensary protocols.
* Maintain and update the S1 PLS Drug Formulary, adding new drugs and monitoring patient repeats.
* Deal with prescriptions sent to NHS Prescription Services.
* Complete the annual Dispensary Services Quality Services annual audit.
* Ensure staff are competent and safe to dispense.
* Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures and clinical guidelines are up to date.
* Ensure that stock is maintained to an appropriate level and stored adhering to protocols.
* Ensure that the CD Book is correct and up-to-date at all times.
Staff Management
* Organise dispensary staff rotas and ensure adequate staff cover at all times.
* Train dispensary staff, including encouraging and organising attendance on relevant recognised courses.
* Appraise dispensary staff.
* Assist the Practice Manager with recruitment of dispensary staff.
Business Aspects
* Ensure the team processes all prescriptions within appropriate timescales.
* Order medication needed and check off incoming medication.
* Ensure all invoices are forwarded to the Practice Manager in a timely manner.
* Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice.
* Regularly review drug supplier deals and offers, and change procurement where needed to ensure value for money and maximum profitability when purchasing stock.
* Communicate confidently and professionally over the telephone when dealing with patients, practice staff, and partner organisations (other local pharmacies, hospitals, GP surgeries, suppliers, etc.).
* Undertake any other necessary work to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
Purchasing and Stock Control
* Order ad hoc daily stock.
* Check price concessions and order as necessary.
* Check injectables held in the dispensary weekly and order as necessary.
* Check monthly statements.
* Maintain adequate stocks, ensuring timely stock rotation.
Drug Company Representatives
* Liaise with drug company representatives on an ad hoc basis.
* Meet regularly with drug company representatives to ensure the best possible discount levels.
* Analyse drug discount schemes to ensure both sites are signed up to each one.
* Destroy drugs.
Other
This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.
Person Specification
Attributes
* Work effectively, flexibly, and enthusiastically within a team or independently.
* Demonstrate appropriate communication to gain the cooperation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, other professionals, other NHS/Private organisations).
* Able to provide leadership and complete work tasks.
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative practice with all colleagues.
* Demonstrate the ability to work in a busy environment, dealing with both urgent and important tasks, prioritising effectively whilst supporting others.
* Ability to organise, plan, and prioritise on your own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines.
* Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines.
* Understand how a dispensary is managed.
* Recognise personal limitations and work within professional competencies.
* In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of evidence-based healthcare principles.
* Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, and current legislation surrounding medicine use.
* Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors, and their impact on communities.
Qualifications
* Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Full Driving Licence.
Experience
* Good IT skills and literacy.
* Experience of partnership/collaborative working and building relationships across a variety of organisations.
* Experience of working in Primary Care.
* Experience of working with SystmOne and Microsoft Office.
* Experience of conducting medication reviews.
* Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and data.
* Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality principles.
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.
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