GP Practice Dispenser - Part-Time (14h/wk)

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Angel Hill Surgery in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a qualified dispenser to join a busy GP practice multidisciplinary team. The role is part-time (14 hours per week) with shifts on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:00–19:00. The hourly rate rises to £15.71 after a successful probation period.

You will process prescriptions, manage stock, handle charges and FP10 declarations, and support the dispensary and practice teams with daily operations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification.
• At least 2 years of dispensary and pharmacy experience.
• Excellent clinical and medication knowledge.
• Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting.
• Commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career.
• Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process all prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme.
• Ensure medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and, if in doubt on item, dose or labelling, check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.
• Collect all due prescription charges and ensure patient FP10 declaration is completed and signed.
• Process hospital letters.
• Process dossette boxes.
• Manage ordering stock and stock control.
• Answer and deal with dispensary phone enquiries.
• Monitor patients’ exemption status.
• Sort and dispose of unwanted/returned medication.
• Any other duties to assist in the smooth day-to-day running of the dispensary and surgery as directed by the dispensary manager or practice manager.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 Dispensary

Dispensary experience

Clinical knowledge

GP practice dispensing

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification

Job description

Angel Hill Surgery in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a qualified dispenser to join a busy GP practice multidisciplinary team. The role is part-time (14 hours per week) with shifts on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:00–19:00. The hourly rate rises to £15.71 after a successful probation period.

You will process prescriptions, manage stock, handle charges and FP10 declarations, and support the dispensary and practice teams with daily operations.