Prescription Clerk Mendip Vale Medical Group Langford, North Somerset Part time, 21 hours per week £12.90 per hour (£14,068.80 actual annual salary) plus NHS Pension
We're looking for a Prescription Clerk to join the prescription team at Langford. This is a varied role combining administrative work with direct patient contact, supporting patients to get their medication safely, efficiently and on time.
Hours 21 hours per week: Tuesday and Wednesday, 1pm to 6.30pm, and Friday full day, 8:00-6:30pm. There is also an expectation to cover Saturday mornings (8.30am to 12.30pm) roughly three to four times a year, paid at time and a half or taken as time and a third in lieu.
About the role
You'll be part of a close-knit prescription team, working closely with the Patient Services Manager, GPs, nurses and community pharmacies. Day to day, you'll:
You may also be asked to help on the dispensary hatch, supporting patients collecting their prescriptions and checking their details before handing over medication.
Performance
You'll be expected to work towards agreed targets and KPIs, including maintaining a low call wait time and completing and maintaining mandatory training.
What we're looking for
Previous experience as a Prescription Clerk isn't essential. We welcome applicants from backgrounds such as reception, clinical coding, secretarial work or patient coordination. Experience with EMIS, medicines management, or an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services would be an advantage but is not required.
Support to get you started
New starters are supported with shadowing during the early months, an induction plan, and a three-month probation period. Ongoing quality checks are carried out by the Patient Services Manager to support your development.
Next steps:
For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.
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