Dispenser, North Petherton Surgery
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £11.90 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £11.90 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, TA6 6LX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0215-24-0080 |
Summary
Dispenser Job Description JOB TITLE: Dispenser REPORTS TO: Lead Dispensing Technician HOURS: Job Summary: To ensure that a high quality, safe and efficient dispensing service is available to meet the needs of patients at all times. Job Responsibilities: To dispense prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with practice policies To receive goods To maintain efficient stock control with minimal wastage To maintain a tidy dispensary To monitor fridge temperatures To take in and hand out prescriptions To process prescription requests To deal with patient and third party prescription queries To collect prescription fees and check exemption from fees To proactively support the practice achievement of standards within the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme including undertaking DRUM reviews. Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality as per the SHS confidentiality policy. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with SHS policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of person and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the SHS Health and Safety policy. Equality & Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with SHS procedures and policies and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice or SHS as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual appraisal. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members of issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. 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. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs. Effectively manager own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply SHS policies, standards and guidance. Participate in audits where appropriate.