Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser
Penrose Health
London, SE8 5DA
Salary
£29,000 to £34,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
Job description
Are you passionate about patient care and precision? At Penrose Health, were looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser to help us deliver ...
Medication & Prescription Management
- Process and check prescription requests accurately and promptly.
- Handle medication-related queries from patients, clinicians, and pharmacies.
- Manage prescription workflow and ensure timely delivery of medications.
Medication Safety & Monitoring - Support safe and timely monitoring of medications, including blood tests and drug levels.
- Identify patients due for medication reviews and book appointments with appropriate clinicians.
- Assist in managing stock levels of emergency drugs and clinical supplies.
Administrative & Clinical Support - Process clinical letters and prescription-related documentation.
- Assist with audits, medicines optimisation, and health promotion initiatives.
- Contribute to reducing medication wastage and improving cost-effective prescribing.
Collaboration & Communication - Work closely with pharmacists, GPs, and the MDT to ensure seamless medication management.
- Maintain accurate records and follow practice procedures.
To support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of medications across Penrose Health services. Working closely with pharmacists and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will manage prescription workflows, monitor medication safety, and contribute to cost-effective prescribing. This role is essential in ensuring patients receive the right medication at the right time, while maintaining compliance with clinical and organisational standards.
Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.
We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.
We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.
We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.
Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of medication workflows and prescription processes
- Awareness of safe medication monitoring (bloods, drug levels)
- Familiarity with medicines optimisation principles
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary care systems and processes
- Understanding of cost-effective prescribing strategies
Skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage high-volume prescription requests
- Organisational and time-management skills
Desirable
- Experience using EMIS and Microsoft-based programmes
- Audit and data analysis skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Dispenser qualification OR minimum 2-year experience in community pharmacy
- Minimum GCSE-level education (or equivalent)
- Experience of working in GP or Community pharmacy
- GPhC registration (for Pharmacy Technicians)
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
28 August 2026
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