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Dispenser


PayCompetitive
LocationColchester/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: M0038-24-0482?language=en&page=768&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Colne Medical Centre is looking for a qualified dispenser to join our friendly but busy team working in our dispensary. Colne Medical Centre has two branches and this role will be based at the Alresford branch. The role is for 10-15 hours per week with the potential for additional hours in the future. The post holder may, on occasion, be required to provide extra dispensary cover during holidays or sickness.

      Interviews will be carried out for successful applicants on receipt of application, and we reserve the right to retract the advert if a suitable person is found before the end date.

      Main duties of the job

      • Issue of repeats paper and EPS from online/email/ paper requests.
      • Monitoring of medication reviews
      • Dealing with all patient enquiries and liaising with clinical team
      • Preparing and dispensing medication
      • NHS script and non NHS fees
      • Endorsing prescriptions and preparing scripts for PPD submission
      • Ordering, accepting deliveries and checking in of stock
      • Cash up till
      • Follow/monitor/write SOPs (Standard operating Procedures) in line with good practice and DSQS (Dispensing Services Quality Scheme)

      About us

      The Colte Partnership was formed in 2017 and consists of 9 Branches across Colchester and Tendring caring for approx. 95,000 patients.

      We also work as three collaborative primary care networks (PCNs) which span across Colchester and Tendring:

      • Ambrose Avenue Group Practice, Riverside Medical Centre & Ardleigh Surgery
      • Mersea Island Medical Practice, Tiptree Medical Centre & Rowhedge Medical Centre
      • Walton Medical Centre, Colne Medical Centre & Wivenhoe Medical Centre

      There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will provide an interesting and varied case mix. You will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators. You will be well supported with on-going professional development (training support, CPD and peer support). The role will contribute to the improving quality of care of our patients across the network of practices.

      Date posted

      26 April 2024

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience dependent on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      7457

      Job locations

      Coach Road

      Colchester

      Essex

      CO7 8EA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Must be qualified to NVQ level 2 in dispensing

      Experience

      Essential

      • The successful candidate will also be able to deal sensitively with any patient complaints directing them to the dispensary manager, and to deal with outside agencies and ICB representatives where appropriate. The person will have basic IT skills, good organisational skills and the ability to work alone with confidence.
      • Training will be given on our clinical system (EMIS Web).
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Must be qualified to NVQ level 2 in dispensing

      Experience

      Essential

      • The successful candidate will also be able to deal sensitively with any patient complaints directing them to the dispensary manager, and to deal with outside agencies and ICB representatives where appropriate. The person will have basic IT skills, good organisational skills and the ability to work alone with confidence.
      • Training will be given on our clinical system (EMIS Web).

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Primary Care Careers

      Address

      Coach Road

      Colchester

      Essex

      CO7 8EA


      Employer's website

      https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Primary Care Careers

      Address

      Coach Road

      Colchester

      Essex

      CO7 8EA


      Employer's website

      https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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