About this role
Job summary
We require a friendly and enthusiastic Dispenser to join our team at Pershore Medical Practice. The role is maternity cover for 1 year fixed term working 29 hours a week Monday - Friday - hours to be confirmed.
Closing date: 20th July 2026
Interview Date: 28th July 2026
Main duties of the job
Dispensing Duties
To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by the practice doctors, nurse prescribers and pharmacists.
To issue repeat prescriptions safely and in a timely manner.
To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription
Dispense and record private prescriptions
Receive, record and dispense repeat medication requests including entering and extracting information from the computer
To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service
Ensure the dispensary area remains clean and tidy at all times
The dispenser must be prepared to undertake any necessary training to ensure that he/she has the necessary skills and competence required.
Other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post
About us
We are located in the heart of the market town of Pershore, on Queen Elizabeth Drive. The building provides modern consulting and examination rooms and also includes Pershore Community Hospital and community clinic provided by Worcestershire Health and Care Trust.
We look after over 10,000 patients in Pershore and the surrounding villages. Our aim is to provide high quality modern medical care; to enable easy access to a full range of services, in an attractive environment and atmosphere.
We are part of the Pershore and Upton Primary Care Network.
The practice has 11 GPs, 2 GP Registrars, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Specialist Practice Nurses, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 3 Pharmacy Technicians, 2 Healthcare Assistants and 1 Phlebotomist.
Please view our website for further details.
https://www.pershoremedicalpractice.co.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
To dispense medicines and to assist in the day-to-day running of the Practice Dispensary
For more details please refer to the Job Description attached
Person Specification
Experience Essential
IT literate
Desirable
Experience of EMIS clinical system Experience of Titan Experience of working in a dispensing practice or pharmacy Experience of dealing with the public
Qualifications Essential
IT literate GCSE in Maths and English A dispensary qualification essential.
Practical Skills Essential
Excellent attention to detail Telephone skills Customer service skills Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Ability to project a positive and friendly image to patients and visitors
Desirable
Familiar with medical terminology Experience of handling cash Listening skills Ability to work in a changing environment
Innate Abilities and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Enthusiastic Quick Learner Flexibility of working hours Able to use own initiative Team worker Calm and self reliant
Desirable
Able to be firm without appearing rude Ability to work under pressure
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.
Employer details Employer name Pershore Medical Practice
Address Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 1PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pershoremedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)