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The post-holder is a Dispenser and is an integral part of

the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries.

This

role will work under the supervision of the Dispensary Manager to ensure the

safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients, and to provide

administrative support to the clinicians.

The

Dispenser will support the

practice clinical teams with queries regarding medication from patients.

The Dispenser will support the Dispensary

Manager in ensuring a high level of service is delivered at all times while

supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of

the organisation.

The Dispenser will complete audits regarding patient safety in the

prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the

clinical team.

The core responsibilities of

the Dispenser in delivering health services.

a. Be responsible for checking all medicines

dispensed to promote safe dispensing processes

a.

Support with national prescribing policies

and guidance within GP practices and care homes. This will be achieved through

undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality

improvement measures

b.

Collect prescription charges in accordance with dispensary

protocol

c.

Ensure

controlled drugs are maintained in accordance with practice policy

d.

Ensure

the safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicine and working with the

multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including

implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing wastage

e.

Receive

and store supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain

is maintained

f.

Ensure

all repeat prescriptions are processed within the allotted timeframe

g.

Provide

support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the

implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

h.

Process

prescription requests via all means of communications

i.

Provide

patients with advice regarding all prescription matters

j.

Process

multi-compartment compliance aids (Dosette box)

k.

Assist

the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns

l.

Always

maintain accurate records, including appropriate coding entries

m.

Support

initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate

antibiotic prescribing

n.

Assist

in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive

schemes and patient safety audits

o.

Supervise

practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription

requests, so as to allow GPs to review the more clinically complex request

p.

Be

aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere

to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

q.

Be

an integral part of the general practice team

r.

Demonstrate

initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems

s.

Support

in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate

in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents

and near-miss events

t.

Be

aware of guidance to ensure that the dispensary conforms to regulatory guidance

u.

Undertake

stock-takes in accordance with guidance

v.

Undertake

all mandatory training and induction programmes

w.

Contribute

to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

x.

Attend

a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a

performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a

regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

y.

Contribute

to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

z.

Maintain

a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

There

may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be

dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Job description

The post-holder is a Dispenser and is an integral part of

the general practice team, working within their professional boundaries.

This

role will work under the supervision of the Dispensary Manager to ensure the

safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients, and to provide

administrative support to the clinicians.

The

Dispenser will support the

practice clinical teams with queries regarding medication from patients.

The Dispenser will support the Dispensary

Manager in ensuring a high level of service is delivered at all times while

supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of

the organisation.

The Dispenser will complete audits regarding patient safety in the

prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the

clinical team.

The core responsibilities of

the Dispenser in delivering health services.

a. Be responsible for checking all medicines

dispensed to promote safe dispensing processes

a.

Support with national prescribing policies

and guidance within GP practices and care homes. This will be achieved through

undertaking clinical audits (e.g., use of antibiotics), supporting quality

improvement measures

b.

Collect prescription charges in accordance with dispensary

protocol

c.

Ensure

controlled drugs are maintained in accordance with practice policy

d.

Ensure

the safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicine and working with the

multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including

implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing wastage

e.

Receive

and store supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain

is maintained

f.

Ensure

all repeat prescriptions are processed within the allotted timeframe

g.

Provide

support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the

implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

h.

Process

prescription requests via all means of communications

i.

Provide

patients with advice regarding all prescription matters

j.

Process

multi-compartment compliance aids (Dosette box)

k.

Assist

the Dispensary Manager in the preparation of monthly returns

l.

Always

maintain accurate records, including appropriate coding entries

m.

Support

initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate

antibiotic prescribing

n.

Assist

in the delivery of medicines optimisation and management incentive

schemes and patient safety audits

o.

Supervise

practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription

requests, so as to allow GPs to review the more clinically complex request

p.

Be

aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere

to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

q.

Be

an integral part of the general practice team

r.

Demonstrate

initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems

s.

Support

in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate

in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents

and near-miss events

t.

Be

aware of guidance to ensure that the dispensary conforms to regulatory guidance

u.

Undertake

stock-takes in accordance with guidance

v.

Undertake

all mandatory training and induction programmes

w.

Contribute

to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

x.

Attend

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What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Farnham?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Crondall New Surgery is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacist pay in Farnham varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Farnham?

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