Dispenser
Howdale Group Practice
Downham Market, PE38 9AF · King's Lynn, PE33 9HP
Salary
£13.80
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Howdale Group Practice is looking to welcome a dispenser to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will involve working at both our Howdale and...
The post holder will work as part of the dispensary team to dispense medication to patients in a timely manner and to provide a positive, professional service to patients, visitors and colleagues.
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To
be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no
discrepancies
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Dispensing
medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately
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Collecting
prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol
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Maintaining
stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to
facilitate reordering
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Receiving
and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain
is maintained where applicable
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Ensuring
controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy
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Ensuring
safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines
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Ensuring
all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe
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Providing
patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
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Processing
prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online
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Assisting
the dispensary manager in the preparation of monthly returns
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Maintaining
a clean and safe working environment at all times
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Maintaining
accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately
We are based across two sites, Downham Market and Marham. We offer:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- NHS pension
- Free on-site parking
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a dispensary
- Experience working with the general public/patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
- Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal, etc.
Desirable
- SystmOne user skills
- Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash, etc.)
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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About the employer
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