About this role
Job summary
North House Surgery is a busy GP practice made up of close, supportive teams.
The dispensary team at North House Surgery plays a vital role in supporting the clinical and administrative functions of the practice.
The 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 stock levels, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, professional, and NHS safety standards. By coordinating with external pharmacies, hospitals, and community services, the department helps facilitate seamless patient care and continuity of treatment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide accurate, safe, and efficient dispensing and administrative support within the GP practice dispensary.
Working under the supervision of the Dispensary Manager, the role involves preparing and supplying medications, maintaining accurate patient records, liaising with patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
The post holder must demonstrate attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to patient confidentiality.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Clare Collins on [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C (5) and above (or equivalent) Dispensary qualification - NVQ level 2 in dispensing (NPA) or Buttercups dispensing assistant course Experience working in a dispensary, pharmacy, or healthcare environment.
Desirable
Familiarity with GP clinical systems and pharmacy software (e.g. SystmOne).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address North House Surgery
North Street
Ripon
HG4 1HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)