Dispensary Assistant

Dr J Henderson & Partners

The closing date is 24 January 2025

Job summary

This role has arisen as one of our colleagues has recently moved to pastures new. We have 4 other part-time dispensers and this 5th, part-time role, completes our team, all of whom are qualified to NVQ2 level in dispensing.

The same level of qualficiation for this post is preferred but not essential.

A systematic and methodical approach, excellent keyboard and customer service skills are essential. Dispensary training and/or knowledge of SystmOne (TPP) an advantage.

Main duties of the job

Managing queries at the counter.

Repeat prescribing.

Ordering medication for dispensing patients.

Unpacking deliveries and managing associated paperwork.

Operating the till & credit card machine.

About us

We are a large, busy, but equally friendly training practice offering general medical GP services to our 20,000 patients. We dispense medication to those living in more rural areas of town, which is approx. 10% of our list. We work closely with patients/their carers and other care professionals and no 2 days are the same. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1595-25-0000

Job locations

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our dispensary team comprise of 5 part-time personnel who work independently but are still very much a part of our wider practice team. They liaise most closely with our onsite GPs and Clinical Pharmacists & Reception colleagues and are responsible for covering for one another during periods of absence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our dispensary team comprise of 5 part-time personnel who work independently but are still very much a part of our wider practice team. They liaise most closely with our onsite GPs and Clinical Pharmacists & Reception colleagues and are responsible for covering for one another during periods of absence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE passes, to include English & Maths
  • Excellent keyboard skills

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
  • SystmOne clinical system knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a small team
  • Experience of working with the public
  • Methodical systematic

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Experience of SystmOne clinical system
  • Experience in dispensing and/or repeat prescribing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE passes, to include English & Maths
  • Excellent keyboard skills

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
  • SystmOne clinical system knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a small team
  • Experience of working with the public
  • Methodical systematic

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Experience of SystmOne clinical system
  • Experience in dispensing and/or repeat prescribing

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 J Henderson & Partners

Address

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dr J Henderson & Partners

Address

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Angie Sellar

c.dooley@nhs.net

01525373111

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1595-25-0000

Job locations

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR


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