About this role
Job summary
Burwell Surgery is a well-regarded dispensing and training village practice. Situated within easy reach of Cambridge and the A14. Burwell has plenty of facilities to serve the local residents and has a real sense of community. The premises offer plenty of on-site parking for staff.
We are looking to recruit a Dispensing Assistant to work 24.5 to 28.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications in a timely manner. Your attention to detail, knowledge of pharmacy operations, and dedication to patient care will contribute to the overall success of our dispensary.
If you are a motivated individual with experience in pharmacy settings, we encourage you to apply for this position.
We are a SystmOne practice and we use AskmyGP as our online access system.
About us
At Burwell Surgery we pride ourselves in being a happy and friendly place to work, with plenty of support. A GMS practice with 9,700 patients. We have a high QOF achievement and for many years, we have received excellent patient survey results, which we are very proud of.
We have excellent Admin, Nursing and Pharmacy Teams plus good access to a range of additional roles by working collaboratively with our PCN practices. As a Training practice we offer a range of training for both Medical Students and GP Registrars.
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Assist with the dispensing of medications to patients
Prepare prescription orders accurately and efficiently
Label and package medications appropriately
Maintain inventory of medications and supplies
Provide excellent customer service to patients
Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE or equivalent in both Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above. NVQ level 2 Dispensing Assistant
Experience Essential
Working within a pharmacy or dispensing setting.
Desirable
Systmone experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Good communicator. Well-organised, diligent, and attentive to detail. Ability to build strong working relationships. Self-motivated and able to prioritise. Works well as part of a team.
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 Burwell Surgery
Address The Burwell Surgery
Newmarket Road
Burwell
Cambridge
CB25 0AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.theburwellsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)