Job summary We are looking for a Dispensary Assistant with NVQ2 Qualification, to work on a 12 month, fixed term contract, covering maternity leave, for approximately 16 hours per week, over 2 days (Monday and Friday). You will be working as part of our dispensary team, helping to provide an efficient and professional dispensing service in line with practice policies and procedures. You will help ensure patient needs are met in a timely and efficient manner, providing excellent customer service. Main duties of the job Dispensing NHS prescriptions for dispensing patients in a timely manner. Providing a repeat prescription service, which includes taking requests by telephone, email and repeat slips. Handing out medication and dealing with face to face queries. To answer the telephone and assist in patient enquiries. Assist with stock controls. Liaise with other healthcare professionals. Ensure that confidentiality of patient information is respected at all times. To assist with maintaining a clean and tidy working environment. Working in accordance with Dispensary SOPS at all times. Any other duties appropriate to the post. About us Saxon Spires Practice is a large two site GP Surgery based in Guilsborough and Brixworth, with excellent patient feedback and a committed team. We are a friendly, innovative practice with 7 Clinical Partners and 5 Salaried GP's, plus an excellent Nursing and Admin Team. We have a dispensary at both surgeries. Due to our rural location, having a reliable source of transport is essential and free parking is available. Previous Applicants Need Not Apply. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0653-25-0001 Job locations West Haddon Road Guilsborough Northampton NN6 8QE Saxon Spires Practice Northampton Road Brixworth Northampton NN6 9WU Job description Job responsibilities Dispensary Assistant Responsible to : Practice Manager Job Responsibilities: Dispensing acute repeat prescriptions Dispensing using the Emis Web computer system Providing a repeat prescription service which includes taking requests by telephone, email and repeat slips. Handing out prescriptions and collecting charges when appropriate Sorting, counting and endorsing prescriptions Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesaler's computer link Checking goods as and when they are delivered Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method Disposal of returned unused medicines Job description Job responsibilities Dispensary Assistant Responsible to : Practice Manager Job Responsibilities: Dispensing acute repeat prescriptions Dispensing using the Emis Web computer system Providing a repeat prescription service which includes taking requests by telephone, email and repeat slips. Handing out prescriptions and collecting charges when appropriate Sorting, counting and endorsing prescriptions Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesaler's computer link Checking goods as and when they are delivered Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method Disposal of returned unused medicines Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent ) English and Maths at Grade C or above. Dispensary NVQ2 Qualification. Desirable Experience of working in a GP or hospital Dispensary Knowledge of General Practice Customer service experience Experience of Emis Clinical System Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent ) English and Maths at Grade C or above. Dispensary NVQ2 Qualification. Desirable Experience of working in a GP or hospital Dispensary Knowledge of General Practice Customer service experience Experience of Emis Clinical System 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 The Saxon Spires Practice Address West Haddon Road Guilsborough Northampton NN6 8QE Employer's website https://www.saxonspires.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)