We are looking to welcome a qualified dispenser into our busy practice, who will play a full and active role as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team.
If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme;
* Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor;
* 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;
* Process hospital letters;
* Manage ordering stock and stock control;
* Answer and deal with dispensary phone enquiries;
* Sort and dispose of unwanted/returned medication;
* Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the dispensary and surgery as directed by the either the dispensary manager or practice manager.
About us
Priory Medical Practice is located in the picturesque village of Clapham, on the outskirts of Bedford. We are housed in a purpose built, state of the art premises. We are a training practice of 7,500+ patients and a wide skill mix to include doctors, an established dispensary team as well as nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists and care co-coordinators. You will benefit from this unique opportunity to build up strong working relationships across our organisation and will be actively involved in how this role evolves over time.
Benefits include:
* Free onsite parking
* Access to private health insurance - offering health and wellbeing support.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Experience
* At least 2 years dispensary and pharmacy experience;
* Excellent clinical and medication knowledge;
* Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting;
* The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career;
* The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making;
* The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach;
* Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.
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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