Dr J Henderson & Partners

Dispensary Assistant

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

Our dispensary team comprise 4 part-time dispensers and we are looking for a 5th person to complete our team; could that be you?

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the NVQ2 in dispensing or be enthusiastic about learning a new skill and undertaking this qualification.

Experience of SystemOne and/or working in primary care would be an advantage but a systematic and methodical approach with excellent keyboard and customer service skills are essential for the role.

Previous experience of working with the public and in a busy environment are essential, as is the desire to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure patient safety and effective communication at all times.

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 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.

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1595-26-0002

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Angie Sellar

angie.sellar@nhs.net

01525373111

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1595-26-0002

Job locations

29 Bassett Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 1AR


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