Are you organised, motivated, and passionate about patient care?
We are seeking a Dispenser / Care Navigator to join our friendly team at Ballachulish Medical Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our patients and clinicians by delivering high-quality dispensary, reception, and administrative services.
About the Role
As part of our small, dedicated team, you will work closely with our Doctors and Practice Manager to ensure the smooth running of the practice. Your responsibilities will include:
- Dispensary duties: Processing prescriptions, managing stock control, and overseeing the dispensing collection service.
- Reception and administration: Booking appointments, handling patient enquiries, electronic filing, retrieving results, and general office tasks such as data input, record management, typing, and banking.
- Team support: Participating in the dispensary and admin rota, providing holiday cover, and assisting with ad hoc tasks as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional manner.
- Strong IT skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- A commitment to accuracy and confidentiality in all aspects of your work.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient during busy periods.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference to patient care from day one.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a supportive, close-knit team environment.
- Enjoy a role that is both challenging and interesting.
- Contribute to improving patient experience in a rural community setting.
Interested?
Apply now to become part of our team and help us deliver exceptional care to our patients.
Informal enquiries to Laura Bruce-Low - laura.bruce-low@nhs.scot
Please not this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a COS cannot be provided.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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