Dispenser - maternity cover

Primary Care Careers; Diss; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Diss is seeking a professional dispenser to join their team on a part-time basis, covering maternity leave until the end of 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience in processing prescriptions, excellent communication skills, and a Diploma in Pharmacy Services. This role involves working 22.5 hours per week with various responsibilities, including handling prescriptions and payments. Competitive pay and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dispensary is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process repeat prescription requests.
• Assemble and dispense medication.
• Handle enquiries face to face or over the phone.
• Ensure accurate payment processing for prescriptions.
• Order stock as needed.

Skills

First class communication skills

Competent IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Professional manner

Education

Diploma Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent

Job description

Botesdale Health Centre in Diss are looking for a professional, highly effective dispenser to join our friendly practice team to cover maternity leave commencing mid February until the end of 2026. The post is offered on a part-time basis for 22.5 hours per week working the following hours:

Monday and Friday 8.30am to 6pm

Thursday 13.30pm-7pm

You will need to be able to cover holiday and sickness when required. If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Processing repeat prescription requests
• Dealing with enquires either face to face, or over the phone
• Assembling and dispensing medication
• Ordering stock
• Handing out prescriptions
• Ensuring payments are taken and processed for prescriptions / forms are completed correctly

About us

We are a rural GMS 10,100 patient surgery with 4 partners, 5 salaried GPs and a fantastic clinical and practice team with an on-site dispensary. We are located in a modern, recently extended surgery with community nurses located on site as well as an X-ray suite and glorious surrounding countryside.

Job responsibilities

Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

• First class communication skills both in writing and orally.
• Competent IT skills and experience of dispensing systems would be an advantage.
• Passion for the role, effectively work under pressure in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess an eye for detail and absolute accuracy.
• Confidentiality is paramount, therefore having a professional manner is essential and the successful candidate will be required to sign and abide by our confidentiality agreement.

Qualifications

• At least a Diploma Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification;

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.