Dispensary Assistant
| Posting date: | 31 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME18 6ES |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2230-25-0006 |
Summary
Confidentiality Patients entrust us with sensitive information regarding their health and personal circumstances. As a member of the dispensary team, the post-holder will: Treat all patient, carer, colleague, and practice information as strictly confidential Share information only with authorised persons, in line with practice policies and data protection regulations Respect patients privacy and handle sensitive information appropriately at all times Health & Safety The post-holder is responsible for promoting and maintaining their own health and safety, as well as that of colleagues, by: Following personal security systems and practice safety guidelines Identifying risks in work activities and managing them safely Using appropriate infection control procedures Maintaining tidy, safe, and hazard-free work areas Reporting potential risks promptly Participating in relevant health and safety training Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues by: Acting in a way that respects individuals rights in line with practice policies and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of others Demonstrating a welcoming, non-judgmental, and professional approach Personal and Professional Development The post-holder will: Participate in training programmes as required by the practice Engage in an annual performance review and maintain a record of personal and professional development Take responsibility for their own learning and development Share skills and knowledge with colleagues where appropriate Quality The post-holder will contribute to maintaining high-quality service by: Identifying and reporting issues of quality or risk Assessing own performance and taking accountability for actions Reflecting on team performance and suggesting improvements Working collaboratively with other agencies to meet patients needs Managing time, workload, and resources efficiently Communication The post-holder will: Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues Recognise when alternative methods of communication are required and respond appropriately Ensure clear and professional communication at all times Contribution to Service Implementation The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards, and guidelines in daily work Discuss how policies and procedures affect their role with the team Participate in audits and other quality improvement activities where appropriate