Dispensary and Clinical Pharmacist Administrator Apprentice
Dr R Henderson & Partners the Surgery · Leighton Buzzard · posted 10 September 2026
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Main Duties
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the in-house dispensary and clinical pharmacy team.
- Supporting the clinical pharmacists with their administrative workload and maintaining organised worklists, using the electronic patient record system
- Processing and updating information accurately on practice and pharmacy systems.
- Assisting with prescription-related administration and routine queries, following established procedures.
- Supporting the administration of medication reviews, recalls and other pharmacy-led work.
- Preparing and maintaining spreadsheets, lists, audits and reports as required.
- Monitoring allocated tasks and helping ensure outstanding administrative work is followed up.
- Processing correspondence, scanning documents and maintaining accurate electronic records.
- Assisting with filing, data entry and general office administration.
- Answering telephone calls and/or emails from patients in relation to dispensary related queries.
- Supporting stock and dispensary administration where appropriate, without undertaking duties outside the apprentice’s training and competence.
- Liaising with members of the practice team and external organisations when required.
- Helping to organise information and administrative processes to support the smooth running of the dispensary and pharmacy service.
- Identifying routine administrative issues and escalating them appropriately.
- Assisting with audits, searches and other practice or pharmacy administrative projects.
- Providing general administrative support across the practice when required.
Your training
Business Administrator Level 3. Attendance at Milton Keynes College. Support from the employer for your learning, development and personal growth.
Where it leads
Opportunity to progress within the company on to further and higher training.
About Dr R Henderson & Partners the Surgery
Things to consider
Please note that National Minimum Wage for age will be the salary. The Apprentice will work within their level of training and competence and will not be expected to make clinical decisions, provide clinical advice or undertake dispensing duties unless appropriately trained, authorised and supervised.
A standard DBS check will be required prior to commencing. The role may be reviewed and developed as the apprentice gains experience and progresses through their Level 3 Apprenticeship.
As part of their Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will complete off the job training—dedicated learning that takes place during paid working hours and focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed for the role. This includes structured activities such as workshops, online learning, shadowing, and practical training, ensuring they gain the full competence required to excel in the position while contributing effectively to the organisation.
Please note: All qualifications and grades declared on this application will be verified. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their qualifications (e.g. certificates).
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths (grade 4-9) — essential
- GCSE English (grade 4-9) — essential
Where you'll work
- 29 Bassett Rd, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
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