Dispenser
| Posting date: | 25 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2024 |
| Location: | Chulmleigh, EX18 7DL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A3255-24-0003 |
Summary
Job Responsibilities: To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising prescriber. To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient. To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and banked, and a record kept of all financial transactions. To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PS guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PS. To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Managing Partner or Finance Administrator according to practice policy. To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PS so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken. 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needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock To ensure stock rotation method is used and out of date items are removed from stock To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions. Disposal of returned unused medicines To provide a delivery service to our local branch surgeries, post office and housebound patients To ensure shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order. To ensure the work areas remain tidy To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time. To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook. To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate. Other Assist with training of Trainee Dispensers.