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The Mayflower Medical Practice is seeking to hire two dispensers for its Bawtry and Finningley locations. This role involves dispensing acute, repeat, and managed prescriptions while ensuring that all medications are prepared accurately and safely in accordance with legal requirements. Key responsibilities include processing patient requests for repeat medications, managing stock control to prevent wastage, handling prescription charges, and maintaining patient information in compliance with practice protocols.
Candidates will work 30 hours per week across five days, earning £11.44 per hour. The dispensers will also need to maintain a tidy dispensary environment and may participate in patient medication reviews when applicable. Importantly, the practice does not employ individuals who are registered patients at their facilities.
Candidates will work 30 hours per week across five days, earning £11.44 per hour. The dispensers will also need to maintain a tidy dispensary environment and may participate in patient medication reviews when applicable. Importantly, the practice does not employ individuals who are registered patients at their facilities.
The Mayflower Medical Practice is a dual sited, dispensing GP Practice. We are looking to recruit two dispensers to join our small but busy team, to dispense acute, repeat and managed prescriptions as well as other duties.
Hours:30 hours per week over five days
Place of work: Bawtry and Finningley Dispensary
Hourly Rate: £11.44 per hour (National Living Wage)
PLEASE NOTE OUR POLICY IS NOT TO EMPLOY CANDIDATES WHO ARE REGISTERED PATIENTS AT THIS PRACTICE
To support the Practice in delivering an effective primary health care service by providing a full range of dispensary duties.
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- Ensure that all medicines are prepared and dispensed accurately, safely and promptly working to an agreed protocol and to all applicable legal requirements.
- Process patient request for authorised repeat medication, whether received in writing or verbally, to ensure items are ready for collection within the pre-set time limits and that repeat prescriptions for Home Deliveries are recorded and ready on time.
- Provide a point of contact for patients with enquiries relating to repeat medication. Ensure that follow-up action is taken if necessary, and thereby provide an efficient service for patients.
- To collect and record prescription charges and make the appropriate checks for any exempt NHS prescriptions.
- To dispense private prescriptions and record their payments
- To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.
- To unpack drug orders and put stock away.
- To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.
- To store and handle medication to specification required of that drug.
- To check the backs of prescriptions for signatures and exemption details. To endorse prescriptions when applicable then count number of scripts and items for submitting to PPA, along with other members of the dispensary team.
- To support and implement Practice protocols for maintaining electronic patient information, i.e. input and amending medication details.
- To follow Practice protocol and legal requirements for controlled drugs.
- Ensure that the Dispensary is kept neat and tidy to facilitate an effective working environment.
- To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
- To participate in Patient DRUM reviews Dispensing Review of Use of Medicines
- To dispense medication into Monitored Dose Systems when required.
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To work as a dispenser in the UK, typically in a pharmacy or healthcare setting, you will need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge in pharmacology. Here are the key skills and qualifications generally required:
Essential Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Accuracy in dispensing medications is crucial to prevent errors that could affect patient safety.
2. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and keep track of prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and inventory.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are vital for interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and team members.
4. Customer Service Skills: You must be able to provide excellent service, respond to patient inquiries, and handle concerns effectively.
5. Basic Mathematical Skills: Competence in basic arithmetic is necessary for dosages and measurements of medications.
6. Knowledge of Pharmacy Terminology: Familiarity with medical and pharmaceutical terminology helps communicate effectively in a healthcare setting.
7. Technical Proficiency: Experience using pharmacy management software and other relevant technologies.
Qualifications:
1. Educational Background: A minimum of GCSEs in subjects like maths and English, although many employers prefer candidates with A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
2. Pharmacy Dispensing Course: Completing an accredited pharmacy dispensing course or qualification, such as the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills, is often required.
3. Work Experience: Previous experience in a pharmacy, healthcare setting, or relevant retail experience can be advantageous.
4. Registration: Depending on the role, you might need to register with a relevant professional body, such as the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) if you are qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician.
Additional Skills:
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to handle issues or challenges that may arise in the dispensing process.
- Teamwork: Working effectively as part of a healthcare team.
- Confidentiality Awareness: Understanding the importance of patient confidentiality and data protection laws.
Continuing Professional Development:
Staying updated with ongoing training and professional development is important due to changes in medication practices and regulations.
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