Prescription Clerk
Somer Valley Medical Group · Radstock, BA3 4XH
- Salary
- £12.71 (per hour)
- Location
- Radstock, BA3 4XH
Prescription Clerk role at Somer Valley Medical Group in Radstock, BA3 4XH. Salary: £12.71 (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
To
process all repeat medication requests sent in by the patients using the
practice protocols in place
To
complete on-line prescription requests as and when they arrive
To
collect repeat prescription requests from Reception and the post box and any
other way they may arrive at the surgery
To
liaise with patients and pharmacies regarding queries and requests and to pass
on information from clinicians or patients.
To
ensure repeat medication is issued in line with the protocols that are in place
and where queries are raised and dealt with in the correct way
To
ensure patient queries on medication that are outside practice protocols are
highlighted to the relevant GP or clinician for their action.
To
complete repeat requests that come in via email.
To
review and action daily tasks that include requests from District Nurses,
straightforward dossette box changes and communication of medication changes to
the pharmacies and/or patients.
Ensure
interim medication for the local care homes are actioned promptly alongside
their monthly residents repeat medication requests.
Forward
date the weekly controlled medication for patients to ensure compliance and
reduce over-ordering.
Complete
medicine management in line with prescription clerk course
Attend
and participate in any team or whole practice meetings when required. These may be on days you do not normally
work, however you will be at times expected to attend and overtime will be
paid. Notice for such meetings will be
given in advance.
To take
part in full in the appraisal and training structures of the practice including
ensuring all mandatory training is in date.
Provide
administrative support to the management team as requested.
Other
duties as requested from time to time.
1.
Somer Valley Medical Group regards infection control as an essential
requirement in the provision of a safe service to all its patients.
2.
All
members of staff will be expected to follow Somer Valley Medical Group policies in relation to infection control.
3.
Staff
have a duty to make themselves aware of the policies and how they affect their
practice.
Job description
To
process all repeat medication requests sent in by the patients using the
practice protocols in place
To
complete on-line prescription requests as and when they arrive
To
collect repeat prescription requests from Reception and the post box and any
other way they may arrive at the surgery
To
liaise with patients and pharmacies regarding queries and requests and to pass
on information from clinicians or patients.
To
ensure repeat medication is issued in line with the protocols that are in place
and where queries are raised and dealt with in the correct way
To
ensure patient queries on medication that are outside practice protocols are
highlighted to the relevant GP or clinician for their action.
To
complete repeat requests that come in via email.
To
review and action daily tasks that include requests from District Nurses,
straightforward dossette box changes and communication of medication changes to
the pharmacies and/or patients.
Ensure
interim medication for the local care homes are actioned promptly alongside
their monthly residents repeat medication requests.
Forward
date the weekly controlled medication for patients to ensure compliance and
reduce over-ordering.
Complete
medicine management in line with prescription clerk course
Attend
and participate in any team or whole practice meetings when required. These may be on days you do not normally
work, however you will be at times expected to attend and overtime will be
paid. Notice for such meetings will be
given in advance.
To take
part in full in the appraisal and training structures of the practice including
ensuring all mandatory training is in date.
Provide
administrative support to the management team as requested.
Other
duties as requested from time to time.
1.
Somer Valley Medical Group regards infection control as an essential
requirement in the provision of a safe service to all its patients.
2.
All
members of staff will be expected to follow Somer Valley Medical Group policies in relation to infection control.
3.
Staff
have a duty to make themselves aware of the policies and how they affect their
practice.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacist role in Radstock
This is a pharmacist vacancy at Somer Valley Medical Group, based in Radstock. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Radstock, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
Pharmacist jobs and salary in Radstock
PharmSee is currently tracking 1 active pharmacy vacancy in Radstock across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Radstock's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Radstock?
The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Somer Valley Medical Group is £12.71 (per hour). Typical pharmacist pay in Radstock 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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