Dispensing assistant Qualified/Trainee

Dr W M Turner and Partners

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Job summary

We presently have a vacancy for an experienced or Trainee Dispenser at our practice.

We are a busy, friendly, semi-rural dispensing practice with dispensaries on two sites.

Training will be given to the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

The suitable candidate will be required to assist in the processing of monthly repeat prescriptions, reconciling discharge medication and undertaking full dispensing duties including stock control.An NVQ level 2 qualification in dispensing is desirable but not esseential as training will be provided. You would be expected to work flexibly across both sites and be committed to working as part of our practice team. Experience in general Practice would be an advantage but training will be given to successful candidates.

About us

We are a forward-thinking practice and are keen to develop and expand this role. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated team player who wants to be part of a developing team. We are looking for someone who shares our vision for improving and sustaining General Practice and can work well with our practice team

Burbage is a large village which is situated close to the M69 motorway, centrally located between the cities of Leicester and Coventry. We are a strong partnership team with a commitment to the provision of high-quality healthcare.

We are a training & teaching Practice with a list size of 11,800 patients. Our team consists of four partners, two salaried GPs, a full team of nurses/HCA and experienced support staff. We mentor and train medical students and GP Registrars. Partners with specialist interest in ENT and Dermatology and active roles in PCN and LMC

We work in a state-of-the-art surgery following a recent 3.2 million pound refurbished and development. We are a semi-rural dispensing practice and work collaboratively with other local practices in our PCN/Federation

Rated as Good in all areas of CQC and we are a high achieving GMS practice. We pride ourselves in offering a friendly, supportive working environment.

Date posted

27 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A0574-23-6086

Job locations

Tilton Road

Burbage

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 2SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Dispensary Assistant

Responsible to : Dispensary Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Dispensing acute + repeat prescriptions

Dispensing private prescriptions

Dispensing using the computer system

Providing a repeat prescription service which includes taking requests by telephone, email and repeat slips.

Handing out prescriptions and collecting charges when appropriate

Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions

Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesaler's computer link

Checking goods as and when they are delivered

Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers

Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method

Disposal of returned unused medicines

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Dispensary Assistant

Responsible to : Dispensary Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Dispensing acute + repeat prescriptions

Dispensing private prescriptions

Dispensing using the computer system

Providing a repeat prescription service which includes taking requests by telephone, email and repeat slips.

Handing out prescriptions and collecting charges when appropriate

Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions

Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesaler's computer link

Checking goods as and when they are delivered

Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers

Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method

Disposal of returned unused medicines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent ) English and Maths at Grade C or above

Desirable

  • Dispensary NVQ2 Qualification
  • Experience of working in a GP or hospital Dispensary
  • Knowledge of General Practice
  • Customer service experience
  • Experience of Systmone Clinical System
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent ) English and Maths at Grade C or above

Desirable

  • Dispensary NVQ2 Qualification
  • Experience of working in a GP or hospital Dispensary
  • Knowledge of General Practice
  • Customer service experience
  • Experience of Systmone Clinical System

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

Dr W M Turner and Partners

Address

Tilton Road

Burbage

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 2SE


Employer's website

https://www.burbagesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dr W M Turner and Partners

Address

Tilton Road

Burbage

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 2SE


Employer's website

https://www.burbagesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Manager

Julie Rey

dispensary@burbagesurgery.co.uk

01455894452

Date posted

27 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A0574-23-6086

Job locations

Tilton Road

Burbage

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 2SE


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