Dispenser

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingswell Surgery's dispensary is seeking a part-time dispenser to join a GP practice serving about 6,000 patients. The role focuses on accurate dispensing and checks, handling controlled drugs, stock and cold-chain management, and clearing repeat prescriptions within a 48-hour target.

The post includes covering colleagues' annual and sick leave and requires an NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (or equivalent) and GCSEs in English and Maths. Experience in a GP setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent
• Two years minimum dispensary or pharmacy experience (GP setting preferred)

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispensing and checking medicines for the patient list
• Dispensing controlled drugs in line with policy
• Process repeat prescriptions within a 48-hour target
• Manage prescription requests by email, telephone, online and in person
• Provide clear advice to patients about prescriptions
• Collect prescription charges in line with protocol
• Maintain stock levels and support reordering
• Receive and store supplies with correct handling and cold-chain compliance
• Safe disposal of returned and out-of-date medication
• Provide cover for colleagues' annual and sick leave

Skills

Dispensing

Controlled drugs handling

Repeat prescriptions

Stock management

Cold chain handling

Patient communication

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Job description

Kingswell Surgery's dispensary is recruiting a part-time dispenser for a dispensing GP practice serving about 6,000 patients, with hours open to negotiation. The work centres on accurately dispensing and checking medicines, handling controlled drugs, keeping stock and cold-chain supplies in order, and clearing repeat prescriptions within a 48-hour target. It sits within a multidisciplinary team in the Barnsley PCN, and the post carries a duty to cover colleagues' annual and sick leave. Candidates need an NVQ Level 2 in dispensing or an equivalent pharmacy qualification.

What the job involves

• Accurately dispensing and checking medicines for the patient list
• Dispensing controlled drugs in line with practice policy
• Processing repeat prescriptions within the 48-hour target
• Managing prescription requests by email, telephone, online and in person
• Providing clear advice to patients about their prescriptions
• Collecting prescription charges in line with protocol
• Maintaining stock levels and supporting reordering
• Receiving and storing supplies, with correct handling and cold-chain compliance
• Safe disposal of returned and out-of-date medication
• Supporting monthly dispensary returns
• Keeping accurate records, following SOPs and maintaining a clean, safe, organised dispensary
• Providing cover for colleagues' annual and sick leave

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing, Dispensary Services or an equivalent pharmacy services qualification
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in a dispensary or pharmacy setting
• Previous experience as a dispenser within a GP practice

Skills & knowledge

• Strong clinical and medication knowledge
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Confidence working within a busy, multidisciplinary GP practice team
• Ability to use own initiative and make sound decisions
• Adaptability and a flexible approach to daily tasks
• Excellent patient-facing and interpersonal communication skills

Other

• Willingness to provide cover for colleagues' leave

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a dispensary
• Experience working with the general public or patients