Dispensary Assistant (Maternity Cover)

The Saxon Spires Practice

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Job summary

We are looking for a Dispensary Assistant with NVQ2 Qualification, to work on a 12 month, fixed term contract, covering maternity leave, for approximately 16 hours per week, over 2 days (Monday and Friday).

You will be working as part of our dispensary team, helping to provide an efficient and professional dispensing service in line with practice policies and procedures. You will help ensure patient needs are met in a timely and efficient manner, providing excellent customer service.

Main duties of the job

Dispensing NHS prescriptions for dispensing patients in a timely manner.

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

Handing out medication and dealing with face to face queries.

To answer the telephone and assist in patient enquiries.

Assist with stock controls.

Liaise with other healthcare professionals.

Ensure that confidentiality of patient information is respected at all times.

To assist with maintaining a clean and tidy working environment.

Working in accordance with Dispensary SOPS at all times.

Any other duties appropriate to the post.

About us

Saxon Spires Practice is a large two site GP Surgery based in Guilsborough and Brixworth, with excellent patient feedback and a committed team. We are a friendly, innovative practice with 7 Clinical Partners and 5 Salaried GP's, plus an excellent Nursing and Admin Team. We have a dispensary at both surgeries.

Due to our rural location, having a reliable source of transport is essential and free parking is available.

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0653-25-0000

Job locations

West Haddon Road

Guilsborough

Northampton

NN6 8QE

Saxon Spires Practice

Northampton Road

Brixworth

Northampton

NN6 9WU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dispensary Assistant

Responsible to : Practice Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Dispensing acute + repeat prescriptions

Dispensing using the Emis Web 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, counting 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

Dispensary Assistant

Responsible to : Practice Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Dispensing acute + repeat prescriptions

Dispensing using the Emis Web 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, counting 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 Emis 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 Emis 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

The Saxon Spires Practice

Address

West Haddon Road

Guilsborough

Northampton

NN6 8QE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Saxon Spires Practice

Address

West Haddon Road

Guilsborough

Northampton

NN6 8QE

Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sarah Berry

northantsicb.saxonspiresadmin@nhs.net

01604740210

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0653-25-0000

Job locations

West Haddon Road

Guilsborough

Northampton

NN6 8QE

Saxon Spires Practice

Northampton Road

Brixworth

Northampton

NN6 9WU

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