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• To be responsible for planning and allocating work for all dispensary staff

• To oversee

all dispensing matters within the practice to promote safe dispensing processes

• To

promote and ensure financial efficiency. To maintain close links with relevant

agencies to ensure that the best available prices are continually being

obtained

• Maintain

the highest levels of confidentiality due to the nature of the role and with

being exposed to a greater level of confidential material and data

• To

brief both Practice Manager and the respective partner responsible for the dispensary

on relevant matters that effect the efficient running of the department,

including staffing and financial matters

• To manage

all returns to the NHS Prescribing Authority and any other agencies

• To be

responsible for the collection of prescription charges, cash up and balance

monies received

• Monitor

and disseminate information on safety alerts and other pertinent information

• To

oversee uncollected medications in accordance with current policy

• To

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

• Actively

encourage and promote the use of patient online services

• To

contribute to both QOF and enhanced services and to promote these to the

dispensary team

• To

ensure controlled drugs are managed in accordance with practice policy

• To

ensure the safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicine and work with

the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation,

including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing

wastage

• To

manage the receipt and storage of supplies in accordance with current policy

• To

manage the processing of prescription requests via all means of communications

• To ensure

that patients receive advice regarding prescription matters

• To

manage the cold chain process effectively, ensuring all staff are aware of the

requirement to accurately record temperatures and store items appropriately

• To

manage the repeat prescriptions process to ensure that all are provided within the

allotted timeframe

• Implement

systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards

• Ensure

staff implement the practice-wide approach to the management of all patient

services matters

• Identify

and deliver team training where required

• To

manage and undertake the stocktake process in accordance with guidance

• To

provide management support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines,

including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

• To

manage the process for multi-compartment compliance aids (Dosette box)

• To

always maintain accurate clinical and administrative records

• To

be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and

adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and

Safeguarding Children

• To

be an integral part of the general practice team

• To

demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems

• To

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

• To

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

guidance

• To

undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

• To

contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

• To

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

• To

maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

• Be part of the fire marshal team in the practice.

Job description

• To be responsible for planning and allocating work for all dispensary staff

• To oversee

all dispensing matters within the practice to promote safe dispensing processes

• To

promote and ensure financial efficiency. To maintain close links with relevant

agencies to ensure that the best available prices are continually being

obtained

• Maintain

the highest levels of confidentiality due to the nature of the role and with

being exposed to a greater level of confidential material and data

• To

brief both Practice Manager and the respective partner responsible for the dispensary

on relevant matters that effect the efficient running of the department,

including staffing and financial matters

• To manage

all returns to the NHS Prescribing Authority and any other agencies

• To be

responsible for the collection of prescription charges, cash up and balance

monies received

• Monitor

and disseminate information on safety alerts and other pertinent information

• To

oversee uncollected medications in accordance with current policy

• To

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

• Actively

encourage and promote the use of patient online services

• To

contribute to both QOF and enhanced services and to promote these to the

dispensary team

• To

ensure controlled drugs are managed in accordance with practice policy

• To

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

the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation,

including implementing efficient ordering and return processes, and reducing

wastage

• To

manage the receipt and storage of supplies in accordance with current policy

• To

manage the processing of prescription requests via all means of communications

• To ensure

that patients receive advice regarding prescription matters

• To

manage the cold chain process effectively, ensuring all staff are aware of the

requirement to accurately record temperatures and store items appropriately

• To

manage the repeat prescriptions process to ensure that all are provided within the

allotted timeframe

• Implement

systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards

• Ensure

staff implement the practice-wide approach to the management of all patient

services matters

• Identify

and deliver team training where required

• To

manage and undertake the stocktake process in accordance with guidance

• To

provide management support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines,

including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

• To

manage the process for multi-compartment compliance aids (Dosette box)

• To

always maintain accurate clinical and administrative records

• To

be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and

adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and

Safeguarding Children

• To

be an integral part of the general practice team

• To

demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems

• To

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

• To

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

guidance

• To

undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

• To

contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

• To

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

• To

maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

• Be part of the fire marshal team in the practice.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Downham Market?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Howdale Group Practice is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacist pay in Downham Market 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 Downham Market?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Downham Market across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Downham Market pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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