Dispenser
Primary Care Careers
Norwich, NR12 8DU
Salary
£12.71
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre is looking to welcome someone into our dispensary team in our busy practice, to play a full and active role as part o...
- Processing all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions, as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses, where appropriate, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme
- Ensuring that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor
- Collecting all due prescription charges and ensuring that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient
- Processing dossette boxes
- Managing the ordering of stock and stock control
- Preparation of monthly returns to the Prescription Pricing Bureau
- Monitoring patients exemption statuses
- Sorting and disposing 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 either the dispensary manager or practice manager.
If you would like to find out more information
about this role, please see the attached job specification.
We are a highly reputable, friendly and supportive semi-rural, dispensing, research and GP training practice operating in north Norfolk within the village of Hoveton/Wroxham, 6-miles to the north east of the fine city of Norwich. We have a growing list size of approximately 10,000 patients. We are also a member of the NN4 Primary Care Network, working closely with 5 other local practices.
From autumn 2026, Hoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre will be managing primary care services at the new Magna Medical Centre in Rackheath. Candidates are encouraged to contact the practice to arrange an informal visit ahead of interviews to help you find out more about the position. Contact sheila.curtis5@nhs.net for more details.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Dispensing qualification
Experience
Essential
- SystmOne experience is desirable
- Excellent listening skills, interpersonal and telephone skills
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Friendly and approachable
- Adaptable, versatile and flexible
- The commitment to continue to learn new skills and develop your career
- The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making
- The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach
- Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills
- Willingness to provide extra cover when required.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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