Vacancies
Vacancy Enquiries –
Phone: 01539 760760
Email: emma.turner44@nhs.net
Treating people the way we’d like to be treated.
We are an innovative, vibrant and expanding GP Surgery in Kendal. We are keen to attract caring, motivated and passionate colleagues, with excellent communication and clinical skills. We hope you can consider joining our well-established family practice and help us build our team fit for an exciting future.
Recruitment information is available in alternative formats, for example, large font or online.
Dispenser - Full Time (37 hours)
We are looking for an energetic and professional Dispenser who is proactive and works well on their own initiative to join our busy team. The successful applicant will work at our Helme Chase Surgery to cover opening hours Monday – Friday, 8.00am-6.30pm and occasional Saturday mornings.
As part of our Dispensing and medicines management team, you will provide excellent patient care by dispensing medications accurately and efficiently and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through proper medication management.
Qualifications / Experience
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a health care / pharmacy setting, and a Pharmacy Services NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential for this role, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must. See Job description for further details.
Further information
Job description - Dispenser 2024.pdf
If this opportunity sounds appealing, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more, please contact our Dispensary Manager, Jenny Kirk, jenny.kirk1@nhs.net
Applications should be made in writing with covering letter and copy of current CV to Dispensary Manager, Jenny Kirk, jenny.kirk1@nhs.net
Closing date – 13th October 2024
Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Bank Nursing Hours
We have bank hours available in our nursing team for:
- Phlebotomy
- Health Support Workers
- Practice Nurse
If the above sounds appealing, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Emma Turner (01539 760760 option 1) for an informal discussion if you would like to find out more.
Applications should be made in writing with covering letter and copy of current CV to Emma Turner, Operations Manager emma.turner44@nhs.net
Why work with us?
The James Cochrane Practice has a long standing reputation for excellent patient care, as the largest General Practice in the South Lakes area we have a registered list of over 17,000 patients and operate from 2 sites in Kendal. We can offer you an invigorating and supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for career development. You will be working alongside compassionate colleagues, who strive for a good work / life balance while achieving high-quality patient care.
Would you like to put your passion into practice seeing patients supported by a large and diverse team? If this sounds appealing, why not come and talk to us. We can offer flexible working packages, and sessions.
Our team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, and a diverse nursing team, supported by an experienced administrative and dispensing team. We offer weekly clinical MDT meetings, scheduled coffee time mid-morning each day and have exciting clinical development opportunities to experience and potentially get involved with:
- Dermatology GPwER clinics
- ENT GPwER clinics
- Sexual Health and Women’s Health clinics
- Minor Surgery clinics
- GPST and Medical Student training
- Hosting private Occupational Health clinics
We are an accredited living wage employer
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