Job summary We have an exciting new opportunity for a qualified part time dispenser to join our friendly and busy team working in our dispensary. The role is for 15 hours per week working Thursday 12.30pm-6.30pm and Friday 8.30am-6.30pm. The post holder may on occasion be required to provide extra dispensary cover during holiday or sickness. Interviews will be carried out for successful applicants on receipt of application, and we reserve the right to retract the advert if a suitable person is found before the end date. If you are interested in this role and want to work for a forward thinking medical practice who offer support and training in a friendly and fast paced environment, then please do apply. Main duties of the job Issue of repeat prescriptions paper and EPS from online/email/ paper requests. Monitor medication reviews. Deal with all patient enquiries and liaising with clinical team. Prepare and dispensing medication. NHS script and non NHS fees. Endorse prescriptions and preparing scripts for PPD submission. Ordering, accepting deliveries and checking in of stock. Cash up till. Follow/monitor/write SOPs (Standard operating Procedures) in line with good practice and DSQS (Dispensing Services Quality Scheme). They will also be able to deal sensitively with any patient complaints directing them to the dispensary manager, and to deal with outside agencies and the alliance representatives where appropriate. About us The Colte Partnership is very much At The Heart of Primary Care, being the largest GP Partnership in North East Essex; comprised of 8 local GP practices across Colchester and Tendring. We care for approx. 80,000 patients. Our Head Office is in Feering. We pride ourselves on working to be at the forefront of primary care in our region and have many exciting ventures on the horizon. Each of our branches has its own character, and family friendly ethos, which is why our patients love coming to us (and tell us so in our regular patient surveys). However, being a large partnership means we can offer so much more than a local branch can by itself with specialist clinics, social prescribing and innovative support such as regular dementia cafes, armed forces support and even child first aid classes for parents. We strive to look after our employees as well, with generous annual leave, flexible and family friendly working, and support during difficult times such as free counselling. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 8651-1 Job locations Station Road Manningtree Essex CO11 1AA Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Experience Essential Basic IT skills, organisational skills and the ability to work alone with confidence. Desirable SystmOne experience is desirable however full training will be given. Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Person Specification Experience Essential Basic IT skills, organisational skills and the ability to work alone with confidence. Desirable SystmOne experience is desirable however full training will be given. Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Dispensing 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 Primary Care Careers Address Station Road Manningtree Essex CO11 1AA Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)