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Dispenser OR Prescription Clerk
Greensands Medical Practice View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350831
Job summary
Due to retirement, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join our dispensing team.
We are looking for a qualified Dispenser or we will consider employing a Prescription Clerk, with a view to undertaking an NVQ or equivalent in dispensing or pharmacy.
The hours required are 24 per week as below:-
Tuesday 8.30-12.30 2.00-6.00
Wednesday 8.30-12.30 2.00-6.00
Friday 8.30-12.30 2.00-6.00
Main duties of the job
To process all relevant prescriptions (for dispensing and non-dispensing patients) as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principles of good practice.
About us
We are a very hard working team with a commitment to providing high quality clinical care for our patients.
Patient list size - 13050
Eight Partners, three salaried GPs, GMS, part-dispensing practice
Rural market town and village locations
Cambridge Medical Student training Practice
SystmOne computer system
Dispens-IT software
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.84 to £13.09 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2155-26-0004
Job locations
Brook End Surgery
Potton
Bedfordshire
SG19 2QS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:-
To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and wherever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor.
To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.
To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement.
To promptly forward any invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager.
To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice.
To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner.
To ensure that all shelves and work surfaces are regularly cleaned.
To take prompt action in response to drug alert bulletins.
To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the required temperature.
To answer queries from patients regarding medicines and prescriptions.
To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:-
To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and wherever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor.
To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.
To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement.
To promptly forward any invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager.
To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice.
To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner.
To ensure that all shelves and work surfaces are regularly cleaned.
To take prompt action in response to drug alert bulletins.
To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the required temperature.
To answer queries from patients regarding medicines and prescriptions.
To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a dispensary or pharmacy.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ or equivalent qualification in dispensing/pharmacy
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Microsoft office
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a dispensary or pharmacy.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ or equivalent qualification in dispensing/pharmacy
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Microsoft office
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
Greensands Medical Practice
Address
Brook End Surgery
Potton
Bedfordshire
SG19 2QS
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Greensands Medical Practice
Address
Brook End Surgery
Potton
Bedfordshire
SG19 2QS
United Kingdom