Job summary We are looking to recruit a qualified, part-time Dispenser (24 hours per week) to join our friendly, established Dispensary team. Interviews will take place on Friday 04 April 2025. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the processing of prescriptions in accordance with practice policy and extant legislation. In addition, the post holder will be required to support the Dispensary Supervisor in ensuring a high-level of service is delivered at all times whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the practice. About us Pocklington Group Practice is a friendly, pro-active General Practice located in a purpose-built, state of the art healthcare facility, set in the picturesque and growing Yorkshire market town of Pocklington, East Yorkshire. We are a dispensing, training, teaching and paperlite EMIS Web practice serving circa 18,700 patients. Applicants for this post should be versatile and have excellent organisational, computer and people skills as well as a clear understanding of confidentiality and the need to maintain confidentiality. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.05 to £14.48 an hour dependent upon experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A1360-25-0001 Job locations The Beckside Centre 1 Amos Drive Pocklington East Riding of Yorkshire YO42 2BS Job description Job responsibilities The Dispenser job description for this position is attached to this advertisement as a separate document. Job description Job responsibilities The Dispenser job description for this position is attached to this advertisement as a separate document. Person Specification 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 Qualifications Essential Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2) GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Evidence of continuing professional development Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Clinical system user skills Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Desirable Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash, etc) Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal, etc Experience Essential Experience of working in a dispensary Experience working with the general public/patients Desirable Experience of working in primary care Broad knowledge of general practice Person Specification 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 Qualifications Essential Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2) GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Evidence of continuing professional development Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Clinical system user skills Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Desirable Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash, etc) Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal, etc Experience Essential Experience of working in a dispensary Experience working with the general public/patients Desirable Experience of working in primary care Broad knowledge of general practice 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 Pocklington Group Practice Address The Beckside Centre 1 Amos Drive Pocklington East Riding of Yorkshire YO42 2BS Employer's website https://www.pocklingtongps.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)