Staunton and Corse Surgery

Dispensary Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Dispensary Assistant to assist in the essential running of our busy rural Dispensary.

We are looking for an individual who will project a positive and friendly image to our patients and who has a professional, efficient, enthusiastic and flexible approach.

Training will be provided with the option to continue onto NVQ Level 2 Dispenser qualification for the right candidate

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to embark on a career in primary care and has an interest in providing excellent customer care.

About us

We pride ourselves on our family friendly approach to healthcare and we would welcome the opportunity to welcome you into our team with a view to providing you with a rewarding career in our general practice dispensary. We dispense approximately 10000 items per month including monitored dose trays and use the SystmOne Clinical System. You would be joining a small dedicated, friendly and experienced team.

Details

Date posted

14 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2964-23-0000

Job locations

Gloucester Road

Corse

Gloucester

Gloucestershire

GL19 3RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the Dispensary Assistant may include any or all the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Dispensary Manager/Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels:

Serving patients and taking prescription fees and ensure completion of exemption declarations by patients.

Dealing with telephone calls from patients.

Order medications as required.

Unpacking and checking off orders from our medical suppliers.

To help cover Reception on occassions.

To carry out duties competently and within the standards expected by the DSQS and Staunton & Corse Surgery.

To work safely always in accordance with legislative requirements and Practice Policy & Procedures.

To provide cover for Annual Leave and Sickness

Pay scale: £10.42p per hour

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the Dispensary Assistant may include any or all the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Dispensary Manager/Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels:

Serving patients and taking prescription fees and ensure completion of exemption declarations by patients.

Dealing with telephone calls from patients.

Order medications as required.

Unpacking and checking off orders from our medical suppliers.

To help cover Reception on occassions.

To carry out duties competently and within the standards expected by the DSQS and Staunton & Corse Surgery.

To work safely always in accordance with legislative requirements and Practice Policy & Procedures.

To provide cover for Annual Leave and Sickness

Pay scale: £10.42p per hour

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full training will be provided. Good level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Strong IT skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow policy and procedure.

Desirable

  • The successful applicant should have an interest in Primary Health Care. Systmone user skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full training will be provided. Good level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Strong IT skills. Clear, polite telephone manner. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Problem solving & analytical skills. Ability to follow policy and procedure.

Desirable

  • The successful applicant should have an interest in Primary Health Care. Systmone user skills

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

Staunton and Corse Surgery

Address

Gloucester Road

Corse

Gloucester

Gloucestershire

GL19 3RB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Staunton and Corse Surgery

Address

Gloucester Road

Corse

Gloucester

Gloucestershire

GL19 3RB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Louise Tweney

louise.tweney@nhs.net

01452840228

Details

Date posted

14 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2964-23-0000

Job locations

Gloucester Road

Corse

Gloucester

Gloucestershire

GL19 3RB


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