Dispenser/Dispensary Supervisor- General Practice

Taurus Healthcare; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hereford is seeking a qualified part-time Dispenser (NVQ Level 2/3) to join their friendly dispensary team. Responsibilities include dispensing medication, assisting patients with queries, and maintaining stock control. The ideal candidate should be flexible and a strong team player, working 22.5 hours over three days. This position offers a chance to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team aiming for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Qualified dispenser with NVQ Level 2/3.
• Ability to handle prescription queries efficiently.
• Flexibility and strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check medication according to legal standards.
• Help patients with prescription queries and collect charges.
• Maintain a safe and tidy dispensary.

Skills

Dispensing medication

Patient support

Stock control

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

The successful applicant will be responsible for the processing of prescriptions in accordance with practice policy and extant legislation. In addition, the post-holder will be required to support the dispensary supervisor / Lead GP in ensuring a high-level of service is delivered at all times, whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary team in line with the strategic objectives of the practice. We are looking for a qualified dispenser(NVQ Level 2/3) for this post.

• 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

We are seeking a part-time, enthusiastic, and qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2/3) to join our friendly dispensary team.

Our dispensary plays a key part in looking after our patients ensuring their medications are prepared safely, accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will be flexible, organised, and a strong team player and able to offer friendly support to our patients.

We are a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking GP practice whose clinical team includes GPs, Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, FCPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistant, Dispensers and Social Prescribers. We are also a training practice and host a Research Nurse. The practice operates across two sites which together serve over 19,000 registered patients. This post is based in our branch surgery in Bodenham. We are active members of our Primary Care Network (PCN) and are members of a GP federation.

This is a part time position working 22.5 hours over three days (07:30-15.30 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday).