Job Title:
Dispenser
Start Date:
Immediate
Job Purpose
To provide safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of medication in line with clinical and practice protocols. The role supports the GP practice in delivering high-quality patient care by ensuring medicines are dispensed, labelled, and recorded correctly.
Key Responsibilities
* Receive and process prescriptions in accordance with practice and NHS procedures
* Dispense medicines accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements
* Label and package medications with clear instructions for patient use
* Provide patients with information and advice on the safe use of their prescribed medicines, referring queries to a pharmacist or GP when necessary
* Manage stock levels, including ordering, checking deliveries, rotating stock, and ensuring appropriate storage
* Support repeat prescription processes, liaising with patients, prescribers, and other staff to ensure continuity of supply
* Maintain accurate records and update the clinical system (SystmOne/EMIS as applicable)
* Follow all relevant policies including Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection
* Work collaboratively with the practice team to deliver safe and effective patient care
Person Specification
* NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Pharmacy Services is desirable, though relevant experience will be considered
* Previous experience in a dispensing or pharmacy role is preferred
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Good communication skills with both patients and colleagues
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Organised, reliable, and able to work to deadlines
Hours & Pay
Full or part-time hours available. Pay dependent on experience.
Additional Information
This is an immediate start role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to provide appropriate ID and references.