Dispensing Receptionist
St Georges Medical Centre · Sheerness, ME12 1QU
- Salary
- £12.71 (per hour)
- Location
- Sheerness, ME12 1QU
Dispensing Receptionist role at St Georges Medical Centre in Sheerness, ME12 1QU. Salary: £12.71 (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
Reception Duties
Greet patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
Manage patient appointments, telephone calls, and general enquiries
Register new patients and update patient records accurately
Handle repeat prescription requests and liaise with clinicians as required
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR/NHS data protection standards
Dispensing Duties
Assist with the preparation and dispensing of medication under supervision
Process repeat prescriptions and ensure accuracy in dispensing
Maintain stock control, including ordering and safe storage of medicines
Ensure compliance with NHS dispensing regulations and practice protocols
Provide advice to patients on the safe collection of medication (within competence and training)
Administrative Duties
Support clinicians and practice staff with administrative tasks
Record and file information accurately in clinical systems
Contribute to the smooth running of the surgery by assisting colleagues when required
Participate in audits, training, and quality improvement initiatives
• Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Job description
Reception Duties
Greet patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
Manage patient appointments, telephone calls, and general enquiries
Register new patients and update patient records accurately
Handle repeat prescription requests and liaise with clinicians as required
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR/NHS data protection standards
Dispensing Duties
Assist with the preparation and dispensing of medication under supervision
Process repeat prescriptions and ensure accuracy in dispensing
Maintain stock control, including ordering and safe storage of medicines
Ensure compliance with NHS dispensing regulations and practice protocols
Provide advice to patients on the safe collection of medication (within competence and training)
Administrative Duties
Support clinicians and practice staff with administrative tasks
Record and file information accurately in clinical systems
Contribute to the smooth running of the surgery by assisting colleagues when required
Participate in audits, training, and quality improvement initiatives
• Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacist role in Sheerness
This is a pharmacist vacancy at St Georges Medical Centre, based in Sheerness. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Sheerness, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a dispenser earn across the UK?
Based on 18 PharmSee-tracked dispenser salaries across the UK, the median is £25,760 — most roles fall between £24,632 and £25,768. See the full dispenser salary guide →
Pharmacist jobs and salary in Sheerness
PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Sheerness across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Sheerness's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Sheerness?
The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at St Georges Medical Centre is £12.71 (per hour). Typical pharmacist pay in Sheerness varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Sheerness?
PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Sheerness across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Sheerness pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
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