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Howdale Group Practice

Dispenser

Howdale Group Practice

Inner London, Greater London

GBP 13 per year

Radiographer

Job summary Howdale Group Practice is looking to welcome a dispenser to join our team on a permanent basis.

1 month(s) ago

Howdale Group Practice

Dispenser

Howdale Group Practice

Inner London, Greater London

GBP 13 per year

Radiographer

Job summary Howdale Group Practice is looking to welcome a dispenser to join our team on a permanent basis.

1 month(s) ago

Howdale Group Practice

Dispenser

Howdale Group Practice View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 13 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: A4266-26-0007

Job summary

Howdale Group Practice is looking to welcome a dispenser to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will involve working at both our Howdale and Marham sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the dispensary team to dispense medication to patients in a timely manner and to provide a positive, professional service to patients, visitors and colleagues.

About us

We are based across two sites, Downham Market and Marham. We offer:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
A friendly and supportive work environment
NHS pension
Free on-site parking

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4266-26-0007

Job locations

Howdale Surgery

Howdale Road

Downham Market

Norfolk

PE38 9AF

United Kingdom

The Surgery

The Street

Marham

King's Lynn

Norfolk

PE33 9HP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies
Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately
Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol
Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering
Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable
Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy
Ensuring safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines
Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe
Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
Processing prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online
Assisting the dispensary manager in the preparation of monthly returns
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
Maintaining accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies
Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately
Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol
Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering
Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable
Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy
Ensuring safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines
Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48-hour timeframe
Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters
Processing prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online
Assisting the dispensary manager in the preparation of monthly returns
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
Maintaining accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a dispensary
Experience working with the general public/patients

Desirable

Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow policy and procedure
Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal, etc.

Desirable

SystmOne user skills
Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash, etc.)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a dispensary
Experience working with the general public/patients

Desirable

Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow policy and procedure
Ability to effectively manage stock including ordering, rotation, disposal, etc.

Desirable

SystmOne user skills
Capable of managing payments (invoices, cash, etc.)

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.