Job summary Wickhambrook Surgery has a new role to fill due to maternity and forthcoming retirement creating a review of our existing staffing. We would like to offer the right candidate the opportunity of completing a Dispensing NVQ with us. If you are interested in a career working within a dispensing doctor setting please read on Main duties of the job The role will include Receiving stock orders Stock rotation and refilling of shelves prescription fullfillment Serving patients, giving out medication and dealing with queries Adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) at all times Once these tasks are seen to be carried out to a level of excellence, and at the completion of the probationary period, the right candidate will move on to dispensing, and the completion of an NVQ2 dispensin certificate. This position offers the opportuinit of great career progression. This role is offered on a part time basis, 20-24 hours per week. The starting rate of pay is £11.44 per hour. About us We are a small practice based in Wickhambrook, nestled in the countryside between Haverhill, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and Clare. Personal transport is essential as bus links are infrequent but we are accessible via a good road structure. We have a happy, friendly team consisting of 3 GP Partners, GP registrars, nurses and HCAs who are all supported by experienced and organised admin and dispensing teams. We are also supported by colleagues from our primary care network (West Suffolk Rural PCN), who provide services such as physiotherapy, life coaching and wellbeing. We welcome pre applications enquiries and can offer an informal look around our practice by appointment. Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, and we are happy to discuss any requirements with you. We offer the following benefits Competitive salary based on experience Supportive and friendly environment 20 days holiday (pro rata) bank holidays NHS Pension Peer support Free car parking Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2006-24-0002 Job locations Nunnery Green Wickhambrook Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8XU Job description Job responsibilities JOB ROLE The role will include; receiving stock orders stock rotation ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature log cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis using the computer to keep records up to date undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the dispensary manager prescription fulfillment serving patients, giving out medication, dealing with queries adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times Job description Job responsibilities JOB ROLE The role will include; receiving stock orders stock rotation ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature log cleaning work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis using the computer to keep records up to date undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the dispensary manager prescription fulfillment serving patients, giving out medication, dealing with queries adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working with the general public/patients Desirable Experience of working in primary care Broad knowledge of general practice Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above Personal Qualities 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 Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core hours Disclosure Barring Sevice (DBS) check to be performed upon uptake of position Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Effective time managment (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member Good interpersonal Skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Desirable Capable of managing payments (cash and card payments) Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal etc Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working with the general public/patients Desirable Experience of working in primary care Broad knowledge of general practice Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above Personal Qualities 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 Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core hours Disclosure Barring Sevice (DBS) check to be performed upon uptake of position Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Effective time managment (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member Good interpersonal Skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Desirable Capable of managing payments (cash and card payments) Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal etc 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 Wickhambrook Surgery Address Nunnery Green Wickhambrook Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8XU Employer's website https://www.wickhambrooksurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)