Prescribing Clerk
Bromley GP Alliance Ltd
Beckenham, BR3 1DU
Salary
£13.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Join our dedicated team in a rewarding role where your work makes a meaningful difference to the care of some of the most vulnerable patients in our c...
involves liaising with patients, healthcare professionals, and pharmacies, as
well as maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient information.
Additionally, the Prescription Clerk may assist with administrative tasks
such as handling prescription inquiries and coordinating medication orders.
The
candidate must demonstrate interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels
of staff across the practice and BGPA using persuasion, tact and reassurance
where necessary.
Handle confidential patient material in a
sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance with Bromley GP Alliance policy
and procedure.
Liaise with other departments and members of
the Bromley GP Alliance and other organisations to ensure the smooth running
of the office and to assisting the functioning of the team.
Process Prescription Requests: Accurately
prepare and issue repeat prescriptions as per doctors instructions, ensuring
all information is correct and up to date via EMIS.
Patient Record Management: Update and
maintain patient medication records, ensuring all prescriptions are logged
and monitored for accuracy and compliance.
Prescription Reviews: Assist with the review
of repeat prescriptions, checking for discrepancies, expired medications, or
potential interactions.
Monitor Prescription Stock Levels: Assist in
managing inventory of prescription medications, ensuring timely reordering of
stock and proper storage.
Handle Prescription Inquiries: Respond to
phone calls or emails from patients, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals
regarding prescription issues or requests.
Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Follow guidelines and regulations regarding the dispensing of medications,
ensuring prescriptions are processed in accordance with medical, legal, and
ethical standards.
Confidentiality: Maintain strict
confidentiality of all patient information and prescription details in
compliance with data protection laws.
General Administrative Support: Assist with
other administrative tasks such as organising prescription-related paperwork
and updating records in the practices management system.
BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population.
BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS.
BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce.
BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good knowledge and use of the English language
- Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Good standard of education
- Computer literacy skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative experience
- Experience of working within a framework of confidentiality
- Experience of dealing with a range of difficult or challenging situations both on the telephone and in person
- Effective communication (verbal and written) in order to communicate with all levels of the organisation
- Able to handle sensitive information with utmost discretion.
- Good interpersonal skills in order to liaise effectively with people at all levels.
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure.
- Able to work on own initiative without close supervision
- Capable of prioritising and organising own workload
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good time management
Desirable
- Experience of working in a NHS environment, ideally in a GP setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good computer literacy skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and EMIS
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to use databases and prepare spreadsheets
- Good problem solving ability
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work on own initiative, without supervision and to prioritise own workload
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal
- Able to work well in a team
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a high standard of personal performance
- Able to work well under pressure
- Friendly, approachable and compassionate
- Flexible and reliable
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Willingness to learn existing and new computer software packages
- Knowledge and understanding of the GP setting issues
- Knowledge and understanding of electronic patient referral pathways
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
- Good understanding of confidentiality issues
- Full UK Driving Licence holder with access to a vehicle to be used for work purposes
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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