Prescription Clerk/Dispensary Assistant

Job summaryStanton Surgery are looking to recruit a prescription clerk/dispensary assistant on a full‑time basis to join their busy team.HoursMonday 11:00–19:00Tuesday 10:00–18:30Wednesday 10:00–18:30Thursday 10:00–18:30Friday 10:00–18:30Main duties of the jobDispense prescriptions to the entitled population in accordance with practice policies and procedures, ensuring there are no discrepanciesProcess all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs, prescribing nurses and outside agenciesDeliver an efficient repeat prescription serviceCollate information from medication related queries and forward to the appropriate GPSupport the dispensary supervisors in ensuring a high‑level of service is delivered at all timesCollect prescription charges/check patient exemption statementsCash handling and bankingOperate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastageEnsure that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructionsEnsure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain the cold chain ruleProvide patients with advice regarding all prescription mattersAbout usWe are a rural dispensing and training practice located in the village of Stanton, set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside close to Bury St Edmunds. We serve a stable population of approximately 5,200 patients.We offer traditional general practice and are very supportive towards developing personal interests.We have a team of three nurses, and work closely with our PCN colleagues who visit the surgery weekly, such as a social prescriber, mental health link worker, mental health practitioner and physiotherapist. We are part of Blackbourne PCN which consists of four rural practices. A diabetes specialist nurse also visits monthly and holds a clinic at the practice. We have a low home‑visiting rate shared with all doctors and UCPs.We have modern purpose‑built premises, which have recently been extended and provide a bright and airy setting in which to work.We are forward thinking and always looking for new ways to do things to ensure we provide the best possible care for our patients. Recently we installed a dispensing robot with a 24‑hour medication collection point.We are rated GOOD across all areas by CQC.Personal detailsDate posted: 05 December 2025Pay scheme: OtherSalary: Depending on experienceContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full‑timeReference number: 29220Job location10 The Chase, Stanton, Suffolk, IP31 2XAJob description & responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.Person specificationExperienceGood grade of education, A‑C or equivalent in English and MathsPrevious experience in a customer‑facing role working within a health, dispensary or pharmacy environmentConfident communicator, able to deal with customers/patients directlyGood IT skills, experience of working with dispensing IT software desirableThe ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approachTrustworthy and reliableAbility to work under pressureDisclosure and Barring Service checkThis 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 detailsPrimary Care Careers, 10 The Chase, Stanton, Suffolk, IP31 2XAEmployer's websitehttps://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr