Job summary We are looking for an experienced Assistant Dispenser with NVQ level 2 or equivalent Dispensing Assistant qualification. We use Proscript and Golden Tote in the dispensary. Flexibility is essential to provide holiday and sickness absence cover. Four weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave. Working hours: 12-15 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday The dispensary had a refit in April 2023 providing a better working environment for the team. If the successful applicant is a registered patient of the practice they will be required to re-register. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Issuing stock items and prepared prescriptions Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements Cash handling Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook Cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order. Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions. Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Dispensary Manager. Project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way About us Wateringbury Surgery is a dispensing GP surgery in the semi rural village of Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent. A three GP partner practice with five salaried GPs, nursing team, dispensary and admin team. We are part of the successful Malling PCN. We are a friendly, hard working, supportive and caring team with a recognised high standard of care and service to our patients. CQC rating good. You will be automatically enrolled into the NHS pension scheme. Please note: If the successful applicant is a registered patient of the practice they will be required to re-register. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1653-25-0001 Job locations 14 Pelican Court Wateringbury Maidstone Kent ME18 5SS Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary. See full job description attached Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist in the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking of the dispensary. See full job description attached Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a dispensary or pharmacy Experience working with the general public/patients Desirable Experience of working in primary care Broad knowledge of general practice Qualifications Essential Qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in dispensing assistant GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, written and oral Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/SystemOne/Vision user skills Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Effective time management Desirable Capable of managing payments Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal, etc. Personal Attributes Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a dispensary or pharmacy Experience working with the general public/patients Desirable Experience of working in primary care Broad knowledge of general practice Qualifications Essential Qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in dispensing assistant GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, written and oral Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/SystemOne/Vision user skills Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Effective time management Desirable Capable of managing payments Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal, etc. Personal Attributes Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure 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 Wateringbury Surgery Address 14 Pelican Court Wateringbury Maidstone Kent ME18 5SS Employer's website https://www.wateringburysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)