Dispenser St Mary's Surgery St Mary's Surgery

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Dispenser or a Dispenser currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Dispensing/Pharmacy Services to join our friendly and experienced dispensary team at our welcoming village surgery.

St Marys Surgery is a dispensing and training practice located near Bath. You will join a supportive team of two highly experienced dispensers and work within a wider team of social, kind, and caring professionals who are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where your contributions make a real difference. We value a great sense of humour, a collaborative approach, and a passion for outstanding patient care.

Key Responsibilities

– Dispense and issue repeat and acute prescriptions
– Process medication requests (paper, electronic, and answerphone messages)
– Manage daily drug orders, deliveries, and stock entry into the computer system
– Maintain stock levels, rotation, and expiry date checks
– Liaise with wholesalers regarding medication supply
– Respond to patient queries in person and by phone
– Prepare dosette boxes (if trained) and nursing home monthly medications
– Assist with monthly surgery drug orders
– Store and record controlled drugs (DDA) appropriately
– Collect prescription charges and maintain accurate records, including controlled drugs register
– Record and monitor fridge temperatures twice daily
– Act promptly on drug alerts
– Follow and uphold the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
– Hand out prescriptions and dispensed items; take payments as needed
– Ensure smooth handover of outstanding queries between shifts
– Support clinical staff with medication-related requests during surgery hours
– Keep dispensary documentation and filing up to date
– Engage in training and professional development as required

Requirements

Qualified Dispenser or working towards NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing/Pharmacy Services
Reliable, flexible, and able to cover holidays or sickness when needed
Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Only undertake tasks you have been trained to perform
If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated and friendly team at Timsbury Surgery.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.60-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits
Company pension
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
On-site parking
Sick pay

St Mary’s Surgery is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in the Surgery’s Safeguarding policies. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.