About this role
Job summary
We are a friendly rural GP practice located between Barnard Castle and Darlington, seeking a reliable, dynamic, flexible and organised Medical Administrator/Dispenser to join our team, following the upcoming retirement of our long-standing dispenser.
This vacancy is for a fixed term post for 12 months. This post may lead to a permanent position but this cannot be guaranteed.
The vacancy is for 38 hours per week, worked on a full-time basis across 5 days. Ideally the successful applicant will hold an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services/Dispensing qualification but full training will be provided for the right applicant.
Our surgery is proud to have received a 100% patient approval rating in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, reflecting our commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care and a supportive working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of our team. The surgery offers competitive rates of pay. Our qualified dispensers are paid £14.06 per hour and our medical administrators with no dispensing qualification are paid £13.23 per hour. Other benefits include the NHS pension, birthday holiday, birthday voucher and 27 days annual leave on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (pro rata).
If you are looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The dispensing/admin team at Gainford Surgery play a vital role in supporting the clinical and administrative functions of the practice.
The clerical department ensures that all patients receive their prescribed medications safely, accurately and in a timely manner. It provides essential advice and guidance to patients on the use of medications, while working closely with GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to support clinical care.
The team is responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, managing patient queries, managing stock levels and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, professional and NHS safety standards.
About us
You will be joining a small, supportive and efficient team within a friendly and welcoming practice atmosphere. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively to provide high-quality care while maintaining a positive and respectful workplace. We endeavor to foster a supportive workplace so that employees are able to bring their best selves to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
All documentation has been attached to this listing. Please refer to the attachments for the job descriptions and person specifications for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The successful applicant will ideally have an NVQ level 2 in Dispensing/Pharmacy services or the equivalent.
Desirable
The following skills would be advantageous: 1) Previous experience of working in a GP practice 2) Knowledge of the Systmone clinical system 3) Previous experience of using MS office software
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 Gainford Medical Practice
Address Main Road
Gainford
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gainfordsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)