Dispensing Assistant

About the Role

Orchard House Surgery based in Newmarket, has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Dispensing Assistant to join our team, on a part-time basis. We are looking for someone to join us for 16-20 hours per week, worked Thursdays and Fridays, between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Duties will include: Ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients Provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients Assist in the smooth operation of the pharmacy Maintain patient medication records Oversee stock management Answer queries from patients About the Candidate The ideal candidate will: Be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course Good attention to detail Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent team working skills About Us W e are a 6-partner PMS practice in Newmarket with approx.

11,400 patients and employ 3 further salaried doctors. The practice is one of three based that provides a high level of care to our patients in Newmarket and surrounding villages. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.