Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of our dedicated and hardworking small friendly dispensary team based at Cotswold Medical Practice. We are looking for Dispenser (GP surgery based) who can bring a friendly, caring and professional service to our patients. If you hold a dispensary NVQ qualification, we would love to hear from you, however we also welcome applicants interested in training for this role and will support you in training and completing your NVQ.
Main duties of the job
* Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients in an efficient and accurate manner.
* Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
* Ordering enough medication and stock in line with company procedures to meet patient demand and date/usage checking to maximise availability and minimise waste.
* Create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality.
* Check endorsements and patient declarations on prescriptions and file correctly to ensure maximum payments are received with minimal losses.
* Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner following company procedures.
* Undertake all necessary housekeeping duties so that dispensary is kept clean and tidy.
* Work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.
About Us
Cotswold Medical Practice comprises of two surgeries, one at Moore Health Centre in Bourton in the Water and the other at Westwoods surgery in Northleach.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0800-25-0003
Job locations
Moore Road
Bourton-on-the-water
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2AZ
Westwood Surgery
Bassett Road
Northleach
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL543QJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This is a responsible position that requires concentration and a good eye for detail as accuracy is important. You must be able to work and communicate as part of a team in a busy fast paced environment be able to prioritise a varied workload and effectively multi-task. Full training will be provided.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This is a responsible position that requires concentration and a good eye for detail as accuracy is important. You must be able to work and communicate as part of a team in a busy fast paced environment be able to prioritise a varied workload and effectively multi-task. Full training will be provided.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of dealing with patients
* IT skills
Qualifications
Desirable
* NVQ level 2 dispensing assistant
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
* NVQ level 2 dispensing assistant
Employer details
Employer name
Cotswold Medical Practice
Address
Moore Road
Bourton-on-the-water
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2AZ
Employer's website
https://www.cotswoldmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cotswold Medical Practice
Address
Moore Road
Bourton-on-the-water
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2AZ
Employer's website
https://www.cotswoldmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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