About this role
Job summary
Kennet and Avon Medical Partnership (KAMP) is a welcoming and innovative GP practice serving 17,000 patients across Marlborough, Pewsey and the surrounding villages in beautiful North East Wiltshire.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dispenser or Trainee Dispenser to join our friendly and supportive dispensing team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work between 30 and 37.5 hours per week. We can offer either a four-day (30 hour) or full-time working pattern.
30 hours as follows: 09:00 - 18:30 Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 14:00 - 18:30 Wednesdays.
Benefits include
- Paid training for NVQ2 Dispensing Assistant
- Weekday only working
- 5.4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- Enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
- Regular staff social events
- Free refreshments
- Discount with local opticians
- Paid membership of the Bluelight discount scheme
- Within walking distance of unique high streets
The post holder will be based primarily in the Marlborough surgery, covering Pewsey surgery as and when required.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will join the Dispensing team to deliver the following:
- Manage repeat medication requests safely and efficiently.
- Respond to patient queries relating to prescriptions and medicines.
- Dispense and check medications in accordance with practice procedures.
- Support effective stock management and medicines governance processes.
- Undertake daily prescription and cash handling checks, maintaining accurate records.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and information security at all times.
- Contribute positively to the KAMP mission, values and strategic objectives.
About us
Kennet and Avon Medical Partnership has a clear mission: to deliver high-quality healthcare through happy, motivated staff, where patients and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to investing in our people, supporting professional development and creating a skilled, compassionate workforce. Kindness and compassion towards ourselves, each other and our patients are at the heart of everything we do.
New staff are welcomed and supported to embed into the KAMP team and understand their contribution to the practice mission and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Dispenser or Trainee Dispenser to join our friendly dispensing team. Experience in a dispensing environment is desirable; however, comprehensive training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
This varied role combines patient interaction, dispensing duties, stock management and medicines governance. You will play an important role in ensuring patients receive safe, accurate and timely access to their medication while working closely with clinicians and colleagues across the practice.
The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and committed to providing excellent patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The successful candidate will be able to describe experience of being respectful to colleagues and customers alike, as well as being empathetic, patient and an active listener.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritise are essential.
Desirable
- Experience in a customer or patient-facing role would be an advantage.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, including GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) and GCSE English grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Desirable
- NVQ2 Pharmacy Service Skills qualification
- ECDL / CLAIT qualification
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
Kennet and Avon Medical Partnership
Address
George Lane
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4BY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kamp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)