About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Qualified Dispenser to join our expanding dispensary team at The North Thoresby Practice.
This is a great opportunity to become part of a busy, supportive and welcoming GP practice where teamwork and patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
You will play an important role in ensuring our patients receive a safe, accurate and efficient dispensing service, while providing excellent customer care. We are looking for someone with previous dispensary or pharmacy experience who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working as part of a team.
If you are enthusiastic, organised and looking for a rewarding part-time role within primary care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of our busy GP dispensary, ensuring prescriptions are dispensed safely, accurately and efficiently in line with current legislation and practice procedures.
Main duties will include
- Accurately dispensing and assembling prescriptions.
- Providing a friendly, professional service to patients and responding to prescription queries.
- Processing repeat prescriptions and supporting the repeat dispensing service.
- Managing dispensary stock, including ordering, checking deliveries, monitoring expiry dates and stock rotation.
- Maintaining accurate dispensing records and ensuring patient confidentiality.
- Liaising with GPs, nurses, reception staff and other members of the practice team.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient dispensary.
- Following practice policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
The role requires excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
About us
The North Thoresby Practice is a busy, friendly and well-established GP practice providing NHS primary care services to our local rural community. We operate across two sites, North Thoresby and our branch surgery, providing care to approximately 9,000 patients.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, administrative staff, receptionists and dispensary colleagues, all working together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
We are committed to providing an accessible, responsive and caring service to our patients. We value teamwork, respect, professionalism and continuous improvement, and aim to create a positive and supportive working environment where staff feel valued and supported.
Our practice motto is 'The patient comes first', which underpins everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the safe, accurate and efficient running of the practice dispensary, providing a high standard of service to patients and working closely with the wider practice team.
Key responsibilities will include
- Dispensing prescriptions accurately and safely.
- Preparing and assembling medication for collection.
- Supporting repeat prescription processing.
- Providing advice and assistance to patients within the scope of the role.
- Managing dispensary stock, including ordering, checking deliveries and stock rotation.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring patient confidentiality.
- Liaising with clinicians and other practice staff.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised dispensary.
- Following practice policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.
A full job description is available on request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent recognised dispensing qualification.
- Evidence of relevant dispensing training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within a pharmacy or GP dispensary environment.
- Experience of dispensing and preparing prescriptions accurately.
- Experience of providing customer service and dealing with patient enquiries.
- Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment.
- Experience of handling medication and maintaining accurate records.
- Experience of managing workload and prioritising tasks effectively.
- Experience of maintaining confidentiality when handling patient information.
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
The North Thoresby Practice
Address
Highfield Road
North Thoresby
Grimsby
Lincolnshire
DN36 5RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.norththoresby.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)