Dispenser

NHS; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced dispenser to join their friendly team in Stowmarket. The role involves dispensing medication, assisting patients with queries, and collaborating closely with GPs and nursing staff. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and possess excellent organizational skills. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and aims to deliver high-quality care to the community. Benefits include generous annual leave and salary sacrifice schemes.

Benefits

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Health service discounts

Minimum 33 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity & paternity terms

Salary sacrifice schemes for technology and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a GP dispensary or community pharmacy preferred.
• Caring and professional approach even under pressure.
• Enjoy teamwork and communication with patients.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check medication following standards.
• Assist patients with prescription queries and collect charges.
• Process repeats and maintain electronic records.
• Support stock control and order supplies.
• Maintain a tidy dispensary and follow SOPs.
• Collaborate closely with GPs, nurses, and reception teams.

Skills

Organised

Accurate

Reliable

Team communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Job description

Debenham Group Practice are looking for an experienced dispenser to join our warm and supportive team for up to 37.5 hours per week. This role will be working across our three sites, Debenham, Otley and Grundisburgh.

Our dispensary team plays a key part in looking after our patients making sure their medicines are prepared safely, accurately and on time, while offering friendly advice and support along the way.

You will be part of a close-knit, welcoming group of colleagues who work together across all three of our village surgeries. We help each other out and take pride in providing an excellent service to our patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Dispensing and checking medication in line with legal and practice standards
• Helping patients with prescription queries and collecting charges
• Processing repeats and keeping accurate electronic records
• Supporting stock control, ordering, and rotation
• Maintaining a safe, tidy dispensary and following SOPs
• Working closely with GPs, nurses, and reception teams

About us

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors & staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits include:

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light card for new starters
• Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, & gym memberships

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth & well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Experience

• Be organised, accurate and reliable
• Enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with patients
• Have a caring and professional approach, even on the busy days
• Experience in a GP dispensary or community pharmacy would be great.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.