Dispenser GP Practice

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a friendly dispensary team at Cotswold Medical Practice as a Dispenser. You will play a vital role in providing a professional service, managing prescription processes, and ensuring patient safety. Support for NVQ training is offered, making this position ideal for those looking to grow in a rewarding healthcare career.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with patients is essential.
• Willingness to undergo training and complete NVQ.
• Must prioritize tasks and multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions accurately.
• Ensure safe medication supply and storage.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

NVQ level 2 dispensing assistant

Job description

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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