At The Blandford Group Practice, we continually strive to create a workplace culture that parallels our core values focusing on ethical attitude, open communication, and strategic & continuous self-development. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace that empowers our team to work collaboratively to complete their best work for the benefit of the local community. We judged an Outstanding Practice by CQC in Autumn 2025.
We deliver NHS services from three surgeries across Blandford and employ a variety of non-clinical staff and health professionals such as GP's, Nurses and Paramedics.
We have a vacancy for a Part Time Dispensary Clerk to join our friendly and supportive team with the following working pattern (28.5 hours per week): Monday: 8am - 6:30pm, Tuesday: 8am - 6.30pm and Friday 8am to 6:30pm.
This role is based across two sites (Whitecliff Surgery and Child Okeford Surgery) so driving is essential.
As a Dispensary Clerk you would be expected to project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous, and efficient way.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We are unable to offer Sponsorship for this post and the pay rate is non-negotiable.
What can we offer?
- 5 weeks pro rated annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Enrolment into the NHS Pension
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Free parking at all sites
- Thorough training and induction plan
- Annual pay review
Dispensary Admin Tasks
- Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
- Cash handling
- Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions
- Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with Practice guidelines
- Handing out prescriptions in accordance with Practice policies
- Dealing with patients and pharmacies face to face, by phone and email in accordance with practice policies
- Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post
Our ideal candidate would have:
- Experience of working in a public reception environment
- Experience of telephone switchboard operation
- Experience of dealing with the public
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
If you don’t have a health background don’t worry, we will provide a tailored induction program.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blandford Forum DT11 7BH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
