NhsJobs Daventry

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the dispensary team in providing a high

quality service to patients, by promoting a positive and professional image of the

dispensary and demonstrating good customer care skills. Take an active role in

accurately assembling orders to provide an efficient and timely service and

participate in phone duties. Take part in the management of stock, including

ordering, receiving, and storing of stock and actively participate in routine

stock checks. Ensure the working environment is kept clean, tidy, in accordance

with NPA guidelines, health and safety, COSHH.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately

label and dispense medicines under the supervision of the qualified dispenser

following departmental procedures.

To assist with general duties

including receiving prescriptions from patients ensuring a positive and

professional image of the dispensary is maintained.

Working

with customers in a polite and efficient manner - face to face, over the phone,

or by electronic methods, to deal with enquiries of a routine nature. Taking

orders and responding to customer needs and queries within the limits of their

knowledge, responsibilities and legal requirements.

To liaise with various members of

the dispensary team, and patients when solving supply problems and ensuring the

best service to patients and customers.

To

take part in departmental stock takes and stock maintenance including: expiry

date checking, re-ordering of stock, checking of orders received against

delivery notes and restocking of shelves ensuring good stock rotation is

maintained and completing all the necessary documentation and stock transfer

using the dispensary computer system.

To return drugs via the computer

system, disposing of expired or unwanted items, in accordance with departmental

procedures, maximising drug usage and financial resources.

To actively

participate in the midyear and year end stock takes.

To maintain

standards of safety, tidiness and cleanliness within the department in

accordance with COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To ensure all working

practices and Standard Operating Procedures are followed relation to topping

up of sundries, temperature monitoring, archiving of prescriptions and waste

destruction.

Any other reasonable duties which

may from time to time be agreed with the Practice Manager.

This job description is not

exhaustive. It is intended to give an outline of what is expected

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the dispensary team in providing a high

quality service to patients, by promoting a positive and professional image of the

dispensary and demonstrating good customer care skills. Take an active role in

accurately assembling orders to provide an efficient and timely service and

participate in phone duties. Take part in the management of stock, including

ordering, receiving, and storing of stock and actively participate in routine

stock checks. Ensure the working environment is kept clean, tidy, in accordance

with NPA guidelines, health and safety, COSHH.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately

label and dispense medicines under the supervision of the qualified dispenser

following departmental procedures.

To assist with general duties

including receiving prescriptions from patients ensuring a positive and

professional image of the dispensary is maintained.

Working

with customers in a polite and efficient manner - face to face, over the phone,

or by electronic methods, to deal with enquiries of a routine nature. Taking

orders and responding to customer needs and queries within the limits of their

knowledge, responsibilities and legal requirements.

To liaise with various members of

the dispensary team, and patients when solving supply problems and ensuring the

best service to patients and customers.

To

take part in departmental stock takes and stock maintenance including: expiry

date checking, re-ordering of stock, checking of orders received against

delivery notes and restocking of shelves ensuring good stock rotation is

maintained and completing all the necessary documentation and stock transfer

using the dispensary computer system.

To return drugs via the computer

system, disposing of expired or unwanted items, in accordance with departmental

procedures, maximising drug usage and financial resources.

To actively

participate in the midyear and year end stock takes.

To maintain

standards of safety, tidiness and cleanliness within the department in

accordance with COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To ensure all working

practices and Standard Operating Procedures are followed relation to topping

up of sundries, temperature monitoring, archiving of prescriptions and waste

destruction.

Any other reasonable duties which

may from time to time be agreed with the Practice Manager.

This job description is not

exhaustive. It is intended to give an outline of what is expected

What is the salary for this pharmacy dispenser role in Daventry?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy dispenser role at Byfield Medical Centre is £13.20 (per hour). Typical pharmacy dispenser pay in Daventry varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How do I apply for this role?

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