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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE

JOB DESCRIPTION

DISPENSER / TECHNICIAN TO JOIN OUR DISPENSING TEAM

JOB TITLE: DISPENSER / TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: DISPENSARY MANAGER

HOURS: 37 HOURS PER WEEK / FULL TIME

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Dispensing acute and repeat prescriptions following the practice SOPs.

Updating patients medication records on doctors instructions.

Dealing with patients at the front desk, handing out medication and dealing with any queries as they arise.

Checking colleagues dispensing (dependant on experience/qualifications)

Dispensing weekly medication into Nomad packaging and checking Nomad packs (dependant on experience)

Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy.

Recording transfer of Controlled medication stock via online CD register.

Meet the requirements of the Dispensary Services Quality Scheme.

Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering

Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable

Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines

Preparing prescriptions for submission to the NHSBA for payment each month

Using computer systems to check patients discharge summaries and clinic letters when required

Communicate effectively with the Dispensary Team, wider practice team and patients

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

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

• Reporting potential risks identified

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 recognizes the importance of peoples 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-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings 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 teams performance

• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers

• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

• Participate in audit where appropriate

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but to indicate the main areas of responsibility. The post holder may have to undertake any other business as required and the job description may be changed after consultation.

Job description

OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE

JOB DESCRIPTION

DISPENSER / TECHNICIAN TO JOIN OUR DISPENSING TEAM

JOB TITLE: DISPENSER / TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: DISPENSARY MANAGER

HOURS: 37 HOURS PER WEEK / FULL TIME

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The following are the core responsibilities of the Dispenser. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Dispensing acute and repeat prescriptions following the practice SOPs.

Updating patients medication records on doctors instructions.

Dealing with patients at the front desk, handing out medication and dealing with any queries as they arise.

Checking colleagues dispensing (dependant on experience/qualifications)

Dispensing weekly medication into Nomad packaging and checking Nomad packs (dependant on experience)

Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy.

Recording transfer of Controlled medication stock via online CD register.

Meet the requirements of the Dispensary Services Quality Scheme.

Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol

Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering

Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable

Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines

Preparing prescriptions for submission to the NHSBA for payment each month

Using computer systems to check patients discharge summaries and clinic letters when required

Communicate effectively with the Dispensary Team, wider practice team and patients

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

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