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JOB TITLE: DISPENSER

REPORTS

TO: DISPENSARY MANAGER

Job

Summary: To provide efficient and accurate dispensing of

medication to patients and to assist the Dispensary Manager in ensuring

effective financial control of the dispensary. To ensure that the patients

computerised medical records contain all details of dispensing transactions using

SystmOne.

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.

All staff are

required to sign a Confidentiality agreement.

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 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.

DISPENSER - PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Physical

Ability to carry out duties of the post

with or without adaptation

Education and qualifications

Good standard of general education

NVQ2 in Dispensing

GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C

Work experience

Experience of working with the general

public

Experience of working in a dispensary or

pharmacy

Experience in a healthcare setting, in

particular General Practice

Knowledge

Working knowledge of drug therapies

An understanding of medical terminology

Skills and abilities

Ability to communicate well, verbally and

in writing

Good telephone manner

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to use own initiative

Computer literate

Able to use SystmOne, Microsoft office and

email

Accuracy, numeracy and attention to detail

Personal

qualities

Able to adapt to change

Flexible in approach to work

Available to work additional hours at

short notice

An understanding of confidentiality

Having worked in a role where

confidentiality is important

An even temperament and an ability to

sometimes manage difficult and challenging people and situations

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: DISPENSER

REPORTS

TO: DISPENSARY MANAGER

Job

Summary: To provide efficient and accurate dispensing of

medication to patients and to assist the Dispensary Manager in ensuring

effective financial control of the dispensary. To ensure that the patients

computerised medical records contain all details of dispensing transactions using

SystmOne.

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.

All staff are

required to sign a Confidentiality agreement.

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

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

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

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