NhsJobs Pontycymer

General duties across all roles:

• It is the responsibility of each staff member to assist in the smooth running of the Practice in general, and to project a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals who may contact us either in person or via the telephone.

• To act with the strictest confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and practice business

• To recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

• To facilitate patients accessing the clinical care provided by the practice

• To support the GPs and Nurses in providing that care

• To ensure that all visitors and telephone callers to the practice are greeted professionally

• To deal with patient enquiries efficiently and courteously

• To ensure all telephone calls are managed appropriately

• To access patient medical records where needed

• To assist with maintenance and security of the premises

• To keep up to date with policies and procedures within the practice

• To assist in the training of colleagues (demonstrating own tasks)

• To act as a chaperone to a clinical colleague for patient examinations

• To assist in collecting data for audits

• To participate in staff meetings

• To participate in staff training

• To keep updated in basic life support and putting that basic life support training into use during times of emergency

• To participate in appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

• To take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

• To assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

• To 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

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice policies and procedures

• To work in accordance of written protocols

• To provide administrative support for clinical staff.

• To support colleagues in workload when needed

• To prepare equipment for calibration and PAT testing

• To participate actively in no blame significant event analysis

• To ensure building security/premises at the end of the day and ensure the building is totally secured, internal lights off and alarm activated.

• To carry out any other duties agreed between employee and the practice to ensure the smooth running of the practice

• To keep own work areas and general/patient areas free from hazards

• To report potential risks identified

• To participate in the overtime rota to cover staff sickness and holidays

• To make refreshments

• To undertake any other reasonable duty as needed

Dispensers only

• To ensure that the dispensary is kept tidy and well organised at all times

• To open and close the dispensary

• To work under the directives of the dispensary SOPs, reporting any non- compliance in keeping with practice procedure

• To take orders for repeat prescriptions and acute medication queries

• To dispense drugs and appliances

• To ensure all dispensed items are checked.

• To fill and dispense monitored dose systems

• To ensure that drug alerts are actioned promptly

• To undertake opportunistic health promotion of patients

• To maintain stock check and rotate dates on stock

• To maintain security of drug stock

• To maintain CD registers and strict CD stock control

• To arrange safe disposal of out of date and retuned drugs

• To arrange the safe destruction of out of date and returned controlled drugs

• To provide a list of near dated stock to clinicians

• To undertake DRUMS with patients

• To participate in DSQS

• To participate in dispensary audit

• To order drugs from wholesalers ensuring adequate though not excessive stock levels

• To ensure that stock is received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with manufacturers instructions

• To return unordered or damaged stock to suppliers

• To assist the stock taker where necessary

• To complete the end of month WP34

• To count and tabulate all PA items

• To prepare delivery items for the delivery driver

• To clean the dispensary

Job description

General duties across all roles:

• It is the responsibility of each staff member to assist in the smooth running of the Practice in general, and to project a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals who may contact us either in person or via the telephone.

• To act with the strictest confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and practice business

• To recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

• To facilitate patients accessing the clinical care provided by the practice

• To support the GPs and Nurses in providing that care

• To ensure that all visitors and telephone callers to the practice are greeted professionally

• To deal with patient enquiries efficiently and courteously

• To ensure all telephone calls are managed appropriately

• To access patient medical records where needed

• To assist with maintenance and security of the premises

• To keep up to date with policies and procedures within the practice

• To assist in the training of colleagues (demonstrating own tasks)

• To act as a chaperone to a clinical colleague for patient examinations

• To assist in collecting data for audits

• To participate in staff meetings

• To participate in staff training

• To keep updated in basic life support and putting that basic life support training into use during times of emergency

• To participate in appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

• To take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

• To assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

• To 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

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice policies and procedures

• To work in accordance of written protocols

• To provide administrative support for clinical staff.

• To support colleagues in workload when needed

• To prepare equipment for calibration and PAT testing

• To participate actively in no blame significant event analysis

• To ensure building security/premises at the end of the day and ensure the building is totally secured, internal lights off and alarm activated.

• To carry out any other duties agreed between employee and the practice to ensure the smooth running of the practice

• To keep own work areas and general/patient areas free from hazards

• To report potential risks identified

• To participate in the overtime rota to cover staff sickness and holidays

• To make refreshments

• To undertake any other reasonable duty as needed

Dispensers only

• To ensure that the dispensary is kept tidy and well organised at all times

• To open and close the dispensary

• To work under the directives of the dispensary SOPs, reporting any non- compliance in keeping with practice procedure

• To take orders for repeat prescriptions and acute medication queries

• To dispense drugs and appliances

• To ensure all dispensed items are checked.

• To fill and dispense monitored dose systems

• To ensure that drug alerts are actioned promptly

• To undertake opportunistic health promotion of patients

• To maintain stock check and rotate dates on stock

• To maintain security of drug stock

• To maintain CD registers and strict CD stock control

• To arrange safe disposal of out of date and retuned drugs

…

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy dispenser role at Cwm Garw Practice is £12.85 to £13.05 (per hour). Typical pharmacy dispenser pay in Pontycymer 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?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.