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Dispensary Assistant

Quantock Vale Surgery

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Job summary

As part of the Dispensing Team the post-holder is expected to provide a professional service to both patients and doctors; maintain an efficient and courteous manner as a team worker, assist with all routine administrative duties of the practice to ensure a smooth patient/doctor relationship in the primary health care setting.The role includes assisting in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions; maintaining accurate records; ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary. Thepost holder is expected to work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed, including all Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring compliance with CQC Essential Standards of Care.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant needs to possess a good standard of education. Customer care experience is desired. We offer full training and support to develop.

Please contact Andy Adams, Practice Manager for further information

About us

Quantock Vale is a dispensing practice with 6000 patients. We are a semi rural practice offering general practice services. We are a friendly welcoming team.

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1097-25-0001

Job locations

Mount Street

Bishops Lydeard

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 3LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the Dispensing Team the post-holder is expected to provide a professional service to both patients and doctors; maintain an efficient and courteous manner as a team worker, assist with all routine administrative duties of the practice to ensure a smooth patient/doctor relationship in the primary health care setting.

The role includes assisting in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions; maintaining accurate records; ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.

The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed, including all Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring compliance with CQC Essential Standards of Care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the Dispensing Team the post-holder is expected to provide a professional service to both patients and doctors; maintain an efficient and courteous manner as a team worker, assist with all routine administrative duties of the practice to ensure a smooth patient/doctor relationship in the primary health care setting.

The role includes assisting in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions; maintaining accurate records; ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary.

The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed, including all Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring compliance with CQC Essential Standards of Care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good standard of education

Desirable

  • Customer service experience
  • Communication Skills

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good standard of education

Desirable

  • Customer service experience
  • Communication Skills

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication 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

Quantock Vale Surgery

Address

Mount Street

Bishops Lydeard

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 3LH


Employer's website

http://www.quantockvalesurgery.nhs.uk/welcome,29687.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Quantock Vale Surgery

Address

Mount Street

Bishops Lydeard

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 3LH


Employer's website

http://www.quantockvalesurgery.nhs.uk/welcome,29687.htm (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Andy Adams

andy.adams3@nhs.net

07734920023

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1097-25-0001

Job locations

Mount Street

Bishops Lydeard

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 3LH


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