About this role
Job summary
To provide a safe, accurate and efficient dispensing service to patients and support the smooth running of the dispensary in line with practice procedures and regulatory standards.
Main duties of the job
Dispensing and Patient SupportStock ControlAdministrationGeneral DutiesConfidentiality and Compliance
About us
Mereside Medical is a flourishing group of three East Cambridgeshire practices in Ely, Haddenham and Soham, together serving c.45,000 patients. As a group, weve grown rapidly and now employ more than 170 people across the three practices. We are people-centred in our approach to work and believe that every contact that a patient has with our staff is as valuable as the next in the patient journey. We believe in clinical excellence, and that general practice is the cornerstone of well-being in our community. We are innovative and forward-looking, and we embrace technology to enable more effective, efficient, and connected ways of working to deliver ever better outcomes for our patients.
Our goal is to deliver on the ambitions laid out in the NHS 10 year Health Plan for England in a way that is locally relevant, valued by patients, and satisfying for our staff. In addition to our core general practice work we run a large clinical research trials unit and we work closely with the ICB to develop innovative ways to improve local service provision. We are the lead practice for one of the two local PCNs and are represented in both.
We are proud to be the host organisation for the NIHR Greater Cambridge & Suffolk Commercial Research Delivery Centre (Primary Care), one of only 14 in England. This prestigious designation recognises our commitment to accelerating commercial clinical research delivery for health and economic benefit across our region.
Job description Job responsibilities
Based:Haddenham Surgery but also Staploe Medical Centre when needed
Basis:Permanent, 32 hours per week (FTE = 37 hours per week)
Salary:£25,877 per annum FTE pro rata for part-time
Eligibility:You must be eligible to work in the UK
To provide a safe, accurate and efficient dispensing service to patients and support the smooth running of the dispensary in line with practice procedures and regulatory standards.
Your Responsibilities
Dispensing and Patient Support
Process repeat prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner Prepare, dispense and check medication within practice procedures Assist patients with prescription collections and dispensing queries Ensure prescription charges are collected and exemption declarations are completed correctly Assist with monitored dosage systems and controlled drug prescriptions where required Action owing items and medication requests promptlyStock Control
Receive, check and store medication deliveries appropriately Maintain accurate stock levels and minimise wastage from expired medication Carry out regular date checks and stock rotation Ensure refrigerated items are stored correctly and temperature records are maintained Assist with the return and disposal of unwanted or expired medicationAdministration
Record and store financial transactions securely Process dispensary paperwork and forward invoices/correspondence as required Use SystemOne and other practice systems to process prescriptions and manage dispensary tasks Support dispensary audits and DSQS requirements where appropriate
General Duties
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the dispensary Support colleagues and provide cover during periods of sickness or annual leave Undertake mandatory training and keep knowledge up to date Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Dispensary Manager or Supervisor
Confidentiality & Compliance
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and practice policies Follow all health & safety, infection control and dispensary procedures Work in accordance with practice policies, professional standards and current legislation Promote equality, diversity and respectful treatment of patients and colleagues
You should have or be:
Excellent attention to detail Meticulous Ability to work in a fast paced environment NVQ2 Qualified
It would be an advantage if you also:
Previous experience of working within Primary Care Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary. ACT qualified or equivalent
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
If you are interested in this role please send a CV and covering letter to: [email protected]. Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date: 14 August 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria Essential
Excellent attention to detail Meticulous Ability to work in a fast paced environment NVQ2 Qualified
Desirable
Previous experience of working within Primary Care Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary. ACT qualified or equivalent
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 Mereside Medical Group
Address Brewhouse Lane
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.meresidemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)