Job summary
Are you a qualified dispenserlooking for an exciting and fulfilling role? Do you want to join a supportiveand dynamic team? We have an excellent opportunity for you! The Welby Practiceis seeking a full-time or Part-time dispenser to work at our dispensaries in Bottesford,Harlaxton, and Waltham sites.
Main duties of the job
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a dispenser, you will play a crucial role in our dispensary operations. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing and Dispensing Prescriptions: Ensuring each patient receives the correct medication and dosage with accuracy.
2. Prescription Management: Handling prescription reception, logging, and managing phone calls and inquiries.
3. Patient Records: Maintaining patient records with strict confidentiality standards.
4. Communication: Effectively communicating with the public, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to understand their needs and safeguard sensitive information.
5. Inventory Management: Ordering, receiving, and maintaining pharmaceutical stock, including conducting monthly stock audits.
You will work up to hours from Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 18:30, with a rotation between mornings and afternoons. Flexibility is essential for this role.
WHOM ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
6. NVQ Level 2 Dispensary Qualification: Essential
7. Can-Do Attitude: Essential
8. Good Customer Skills: Essential
9. IT Literacy: Essential
10. SystmOne Experience: Desirable
11. Attention to Detail: Essential
12. Driver's Licence and Own Transport: Essential due to travel requirements between our village sites
About us
ABOUTUS
We're a network of four practices nestled across the picturesquelandscapes of Lincolnshire, catering to 35,000 patients. Alwaysforward-thinking, we're constantly seeking ways to enhance our services for ourvalued patients.
Joining our team means becoming a part of a dynamic and innovativeorganisation that's revolutionising primary care delivery. If you're seeking tojoin a progressive and thriving organisation committed to delivering top-notch,patient-centred care, we're eager to connect with you.
Our mission is simple: to provide top-tier care tailored to eachpatient's needs while fostering nurturing work environments that promote growthand success.
We're dedicated to advancing sustainable healthcare through innovationand collaboration. Our core valuesOpportunity, Enthusiasm, Support,Innovation, Family, and Balanceare not just words; they're principles weencourage our staff to embody and live by every day.
The Welby Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourageapplications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Apply todayand embark on a rewarding journey with us. Click the apply button, or if youhave any queries, please contact Cheila at
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the processing of prescriptionsin accordance with practice policy and extant legislation. In addition, thepost holder will be required to support the dispensary manager in ensuring a highlevel of service is delivered at all times whilst supporting themulti-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the practice.
The following are the core responsibilities of the dispenser.There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will bedependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuringthere are no discrepancies
Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely andaccurately
Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensaryprotocol
Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with thedispensary manager to facilitate reordering
Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy,ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable
Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance withpractice policy
Ensuring safe disposal of returned and/or out-of-date medicines
Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hourtimeframe
Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
Processing prescription requests via email, phone, fax,face-to-face and online
Processing Dossett boxes
Assisting the dispensary manager in the preparation of monthlyreturns
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
Maintaining accurate records at all times, read coding entriesappropriately
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
13. Can-do attitude essential
14. Good customer skills essential
15. IT Literate essential
16. Good attention to detail
Desirable
17. SystmOne experience desirable
Qualifications
Essential
18. NVQ level 2 essential