NhsJobs Crewe

JOB

DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Dispenser

REPORTS TO Practice Manager

Job

Summary

To

prepare and dispense accurately, safely and promptly under the doctors overall

supervision

To

project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors and deal

with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient manner

Duties

and responsibilities

The

duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the

items in the following list. Duties may

be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Manager,

dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

To work within the practices guidelines,

policies and standard operating procedures

To be aware of the health and safety of

others in the working environment. To

comply at all times with the practices health and safety policies and

procedures/infection control procedures

Dispensary

role

To

prepare and dispense accurately, safely and promptly under the doctors overall

supervision

To

dispense medication, as required by the doctors in the practice and to arrange

for their checking using the bar coder, or if unable to use the bar coder, by a

second member of staff checking the drugs, ensuring that any drugs requested

which are not on repeat prescription are not issued without the doctors

consent

To

second check other dispensers routine items which have not bar coded, noting

that any unusual items or where unsure the doctors should be asked to check

To

receive, record and dispense repeat medication requests and, where the

medication review is overdue to bring to a doctors attention

To

use judgement when issuing repeat prescriptions with regard to frequency of

use, noting any under/overuse and highlighting any issues to the doctor and

following the repeat prescription Standard Operating Procedure

To

deal with queries using the patient task system

To

ensure stock is not outdated before use

Not

to dispense medicines to unauthorised persons, whoever they may be, without the

doctors consent

To

dispense and record private prescriptions, as authorised by the doctor, and

their payments

To

fully observe all legal requirements relevant to dispensing practice, including

controlled drugs

End

of month prescription submissions

Stock

control

Ensure

the dispensary is kept properly stocked and that drugs are ordered in via the

wholesaler computerised link, as appropriate, to fill prescriptions

Checking

goods in as and when they are delivered

To

keep the emergency drug cupboard stocked up and order further supplies as

necessary

Returning

incorrect goods to the wholesaler promptly

Stocking

shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method

Storing

controlled drugs as per practice policy

Removing

out of date stock from the shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas

Disposal

of returned unused medicines as per practice policy

Finance

To

collect all due prescription charges/check patient exemption and ensure that

the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed

by the patient, where required

To

ensure that all monies received are entered in the till

To

produce an end of day till receipt and store with daily takings in the safe

To

give all monies to Finance Manager or Practice Manager/Assistant Practice

Manager in her absence

To

put float in till on a daily basis and ensure sufficient change

Housekeeping/maintenance

To

maintain work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

To

ensure that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and report any faults to the

Practice Manager

To

check and maintain the refrigerator temperature log on a daily basis and

immediately report any change outside recommended limits to the Practice

Manager, Assistant Practice Manager or doctor

To

ensure as far as reasonably possible, the safety and security of the dispensary

and contents under the doctors supervision

To

ensure the safety of all who enter the dispensary

Other

To

report significant events

To

take prompt action in response to any drug alerts

Job description

JOB

DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Dispenser

REPORTS TO Practice Manager

Job

Summary

To

prepare and dispense accurately, safely and promptly under the doctors overall

supervision

To

project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors and deal

with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient manner

Duties

and responsibilities

The

duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the

items in the following list. Duties may

be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Manager,

dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

To work within the practices guidelines,

policies and standard operating procedures

To be aware of the health and safety of

others in the working environment. To

comply at all times with the practices health and safety policies and

procedures/infection control procedures

Dispensary

role

To

prepare and dispense accurately, safely and promptly under the doctors overall

supervision

To

dispense medication, as required by the doctors in the practice and to arrange

for their checking using the bar coder, or if unable to use the bar coder, by a

second member of staff checking the drugs, ensuring that any drugs requested

which are not on repeat prescription are not issued without the doctors

consent

To

second check other dispensers routine items which have not bar coded, noting

that any unusual items or where unsure the doctors should be asked to check

To

receive, record and dispense repeat medication requests and, where the

medication review is overdue to bring to a doctors attention

To

use judgement when issuing repeat prescriptions with regard to frequency of

use, noting any under/overuse and highlighting any issues to the doctor and

following the repeat prescription Standard Operating Procedure

To

deal with queries using the patient task system

To

ensure stock is not outdated before use

Not

to dispense medicines to unauthorised persons, whoever they may be, without the

doctors consent

To

dispense and record private prescriptions, as authorised by the doctor, and

their payments

To

fully observe all legal requirements relevant to dispensing practice, including

controlled drugs

End

of month prescription submissions

Stock

control

Ensure

the dispensary is kept properly stocked and that drugs are ordered in via the

wholesaler computerised link, as appropriate, to fill prescriptions

Checking

goods in as and when they are delivered

To

keep the emergency drug cupboard stocked up and order further supplies as

necessary

Returning

incorrect goods to the wholesaler promptly

Stocking

shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method

Storing

controlled drugs as per practice policy

Removing

out of date stock from the shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas

Disposal

of returned unused medicines as per practice policy

Finance

To

collect all due prescription charges/check patient exemption and ensure that

the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed

by the patient, where required

To

ensure that all monies received are entered in the till

To

produce an end of day till receipt and store with daily takings in the safe

To

give all monies to Finance Manager or Practice Manager/Assistant Practice

Manager in her absence

To

put float in till on a daily basis and ensure sufficient change

Housekeeping/maintenance

To

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy dispenser role at Madeley Practice is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy dispenser pay in Crewe 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 Crewe?

PharmSee is currently tracking 9 active pharmacy vacancies in Crewe across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Crewe pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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