Dispensary Assistant

This role has arisen as one of our colleagues is taking retirement. 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 Systm One (TPP) an advantage.

Managing queries at the counter.

Repeat prescribing.

Unpacking deliveries and managing associated paperwork.

Operating the till & credit card machine.

We are a large, busy, but equally friendly training practice offering general medical GP services to our 22,000 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.

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.

• Excellent keyboard skills
• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
• Systm One clinical system knowledge

• Experience of working in a small team
• Experience of working with the public
• Methodical systematic
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of Systm One clinical system
• Experience in dispensing and/or repeat prescribing

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.