Hereford Medical Group

Prescription Clerk

Hereford Medical Group View all jobs


Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
Permanent
GP/General Practitioner
GBP 12 - 25,263 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: A0871-26-0036


Job summary

We are seeking a reliable, organised, and detail-focused individual to join the Prescription Team at Hereford Medical Group.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative support, ensuring accuracy in their work, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day operations. The ideal applicant will possess excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment.

Working Hours : 37.5 Hours

  • Monday 08:00 - 12:00 , 12:30 - 16:00 (30 mins lunch)
  • Tuesday08:00 - 12:00 , 12:30 - 16:00 (30 mins lunch)
  • Wednesday09:30 - 13:00 , 14:00 - 18:00 (1 Hour lunch)
  • Thursday 08:00 - 12:00 , 12:30 - 16:00 (30 mins lunch)
  • Friday 08:00 - 12:00 , 12:30 - 16:00 (30 mins lunch)
Main duties of the job

To act as a prescription clerk, dealing with receiving requests from patients and/or representatives and allied professionals for prescriptions to fulfil medication requirements. Requests will be channelled via various sources ( e-mail, on-line). Ensuring patients are up to date with reviews and assisting and directing patients in booking the appropriate appointments to ensure their care is ongoing and that their health is reviewed at the appropriate time and with the appropriate clinical follow-up. A courteous and helpful manner must be maintained at all times.

The prescription clerk team at Hereford Medical Group carry out a variety of duties and staff workin in prescriptions will, after a period of training, be expected to have a range of skills.

  • An understanding of online patient access services
  • The ability to liaise with patients and use the Emis appointment diary to book reviews
  • General knowledge of electronic prescribing services and electronic repeat dispensing -eRD
  • Use of the NHS EPS Prescription Tracker Portal
  • Script share to GPs
  • Telephone enquiries
About us

Hereford Medical Group is a large General Practice Surgery providing care for patients living in and around Hereford City. We work across 5 sites with our primary site being a newly purpose built surgery located in Hereford.

We are a people centered organisation, caring for a population of approximately 46,500 patients and employing approximately 180 permanent staff in addition to trainees.

We place great value on our staff and offer many employee benefits, such as:

  • 25 to 30 days annual leave entitlement in addition to bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
  • On-site Occupational Health Services and support.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 14.38% employer contribution.
  • Specsavers eVoucher once per year
  • Access to the Blue Light extensive discount scheme.

Our mission is provide highly quality and compassionate primary care.

This role must not be advertised or represented by third parties without written authorisation.

Details
Date posted

21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,852.66 to £25,263.28 a year £12.71 an hour £12.71 to £12.92/hour after probationary period

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0871-26-0036

Job locations

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

The prescription clerk team at Hereford Medical Group carry out a variety of duties and staff working in prescriptions will, after a period of training, be expected to have a range of skills.

  • An understanding of online patient access services
  • The ability to liaise with patients and use the Emis appointment diary to book reviews
  • General knowledge of electronic prescribing services and electronic repeat dispensing-eRD.
  • Use of the NHS EPS Prescription Tracker Portal
  • Script share to GPs
  • Telephone enquiries
Job description
Job responsibilities

The prescription clerk team at Hereford Medical Group carry out a variety of duties and staff working in prescriptions will, after a period of training, be expected to have a range of skills.

  • An understanding of online patient access services
  • The ability to liaise with patients and use the Emis appointment diary to book reviews
  • General knowledge of electronic prescribing services and electronic repeat dispensing-eRD.
  • Use of the NHS EPS Prescription Tracker Portal
  • Script share to GPs
  • Telephone enquiries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • A good standard of general education, including:
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at 4 or above.
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
  • Relevant qualifications or training.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  • Awareness of confidentiality and data protection regulations.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare processes
Experience
Essential
  • Previous experience in a healthcare or pharmacy environment.
  • Experience of dealing with queries.
  • Customer Service experience.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a GP practice or other primary care environment.
  • Experience in handling prescriptions and understanding of the prescription process.
  • Experience with electronic patient records and prescription systems.
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
  • Professional and courteous manor.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
  • Pleasant and articulate
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work in a changing environment
  • Able to use own initiative
Desirable
  • Respectful, Compassionate and Kindness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • A good standard of general education, including:
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at 4 or above.
  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
  • Relevant qualifications or training.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
  • Awareness of confidentiality and data protection regulations.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare processes
Experience
Essential
  • Previous experience in a healthcare or pharmacy environment.
  • Experience of dealing with queries.
  • Customer Service experience.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a GP practice or other primary care environment.
  • Experience in handling prescriptions and understanding of the prescription process.
  • Experience with electronic patient records and prescription systems.
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
  • Professional and courteous manor.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
  • Pleasant and articulate
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work in a changing environment
  • Able to use own initiative
Desirable
  • Respectful, Compassionate and Kindness
Employer details
Employer name

Hereford Medical Group

Address

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.herefordmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Hereford Medical Group

Address

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.herefordmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)