Job Description

Job Requirements

The post-holder is required to work Monday to Wednesday mornings 8.30am - 12.30pm.

The practice requires the part-time dispensary drivers to cover for one another on an overtime basis during periods of absence; the other post-holder works 8 hours per week (Thur-Fri mornings).

Job Summary

The delivery driver will be responsible for the collection of patient's medication from the Surgery Dispensary, checking all required prescriptions are present before then transporting and delivering them to patients' home. The delivery driver will also take receipt of any completed 'repeat order requests' from the patients visited and return them to the dispensary.

Job Responsibilities

Provide an effective and efficient prescription delivery service with the guidance of the Dispensary Manager.

To check each prescription package against the list of patients who are expecting a delivery, identifying any missing items to the dispensary staff for resolution.

To produce a delivery list based on an efficient delivery route to ensure the items are delivered within the specified time scale.

To pack, store and transport the prescription items to the patients' homes in a safe and secure manner.

To ensure that patients receive their medication in person, or their medication is safely left at their premises in accordance with the instructions given on their consent form.

Working closely with the dispensary team to ensure all patients repeat medication needs are collected, returned to the dispensary and acted upon in a time efficient manner.

To assist the Dispensary manager in the resolution of any issues/errors identified by patients within the bounds of the post-holder's responsibilities and knowledge.

To return all undelivered items to the Dispensary and ensure that patients who were unavailable to receive their medication have been notified of a missed delivery.

To receive any old/unwanted medication items from patients for return to the dispensary for disposal.

To ensure that feedback regarding the service is constructive and shared with the Dispensary Manager

The post holder will be insured on the electric practice delivery van for this service and therefore must declare an accurate accident and health history for insurance purposes. The van is a small transit van for sizing.

In addition, the post holder will be required to comply with the following:

The delivery vehicle should be locked during the time of the delivery, however short. Appropriate, safe parking must be observed while delivering.

Prescription drugs should not be left in places accessible to the general public.

Failed deliveries should be returned to the dispensary and a note made to this effect unless another arrangement is made directly with the patient.

The above list is not exhaustive, all personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: On the road