Churchmere Medical Group

Dispenser

The closing date is 15 October 2025

Job summary

Churchmere Medical Group in Ellesmere is seeking a full-time qualified dispenser (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) to join our busy dispensary team.

You will be entitled to several excellent benefits including:

- 5 weeks holiday
- A generous employer pension contribution via the NHS pension scheme
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
- Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme for those wanng a greener commute
- Access to a subsidised private health insurance plan

Main duties of the job

To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate in accordance with the principles of good practice.

About us

We are a rural practice serving approximately 2,500 patients. Our team is committed to providing excellent patient care in a friendly and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on being innovative and forward-thinking.

You are welcome to visit us at our website, or to come and see us in person. Please phone to arrange your visit with Anna, our Dispensary Manager, who will be pleased to show you around the practice. This may help you to decide if this is the right role for you. Applications are welcome from qualified dispensers; experience of working in general practice is not required.

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0901-25-0009

Job locations

Trimpley Street

Ellesmere

Shropshire

SY12 9BQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty 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 ensure that all payments received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the PPA for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PPA guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PPA.

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager or dispensary manager according to practice policy.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

CD cupboard check.

To process repeat prescription requests, passing any queries to the appropriate clinician.

Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners, the Practice Manager or the Senior Pharmacy Technician.