Job summary
Puddletown
Surgery is seeking a qualified dispenser (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) to join
our busy dispensary team.
We are a
small rural practice serving approximately 4,270 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 the Dispensary Manager who will be pleased to show
you around the practice. This may help
you to decide if this job is one you want to apply for. Applications are
welcome from qualified dispensers; experience of working in general practice is
not required.
Hours: Part-time hours available
For more
information or to discuss the role, please contact Deena, our Dispensary
Manager, on 01305 848333.
Closing
date:1st October 2025
Interview
date Wednesday 15th October 2025
Main duties of the job
We are
seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dispenser who is:
Organised and reliable
Committed to the job
Flexible to be able to provide cover for staff
holidays and sickness
Discrete, maintaining patient confidentiality
Having genuine empathy for people and a willingness to
understand their problems
Kind and considerate
Careful in attention to detail
Able to work under pressure
Enthusiastic to learn and develop new skills
Please see the job description and person specification for further detail
About us
Puddletown Surgery is a small friendly rural training practice with 4,270 patients and three GPs. We provide dispensing services to 99% of our patients. We take pride in supporting our patients in sickness and in health, providing a full range of health care services to them both in the surgery and in their own homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description-dispenser
You are responsible directly to Dr
Burnham and Dr Bond. Any matters of
dispensary policy should be discussed with them and the Dispensary Manager.
1 Dispensing
Taking
orders for and dispensing acute and repeat prescriptions in accordance with
such policy as may currently be in use in the Practice.
Receiving
patients at the dispensary, giving them their acute and repeat medications.
Advising
patients on the use of their medicines and giving other pharmacological advice
as may be appropriate.
2 Stock management
Maintaining
appropriate and efficient stock control as agreed with the Dispensary Manager
to ensure the dispensary has continuity of supply for our patients whilst
minimising waste.
Maintaining
the Controlled Drug Register in accordance with regulations.
3 Accounting
procedures
Checking suppliers' delivery notes.
Be confident accounting for prescription charges.
4 The dispensary
and other staff
Advising other surgery staff on matters relating to the dispensary.
5 The field of
pharmacy
Attending to your own
education and updating of your pharmacological knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description-dispenser
You are responsible directly to Dr
Burnham and Dr Bond. Any matters of
dispensary policy should be discussed with them and the Dispensary Manager.
1 Dispensing
Taking
orders for and dispensing acute and repeat prescriptions in accordance with
such policy as may currently be in use in the Practice.
Receiving
patients at the dispensary, giving them their acute and repeat medications.
Advising
patients on the use of their medicines and giving other pharmacological advice
as may be appropriate.
2 Stock management
Maintaining
appropriate and efficient stock control as agreed with the Dispensary Manager
to ensure the dispensary has continuity of supply for our patients whilst
minimising waste.
Maintaining
the Controlled Drug Register in accordance with regulations.
3 Accounting
procedures
Checking suppliers' delivery notes.
Be confident accounting for prescription charges.
4 The dispensary
and other staff
Advising other surgery staff on matters relating to the dispensary.
5 The field of
pharmacy
Attending to your own
education and updating of your pharmacological knowledge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dispenser-NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Organised and reliable: Able to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Committed: Demonstrates dedication to the role and responsibilities.
- Flexible: Willing to provide cover for staff holidays and sickness as needed.
- Discreet: Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Empathetic: Shows genuine understanding and care for patients needs and concerns.
- Kind and considerate: Treats colleagues and patients with respect and courtesy.
- Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy in all aspects of work, particularly in dispensing and record-keeping.
- Resilient under pressure: Able to maintain quality and focus in a fast-paced environment.
- Enthusiastic about learning: Motivated to develop new skills and expand knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dispenser-NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Organised and reliable: Able to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Committed: Demonstrates dedication to the role and responsibilities.
- Flexible: Willing to provide cover for staff holidays and sickness as needed.
- Discreet: Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Empathetic: Shows genuine understanding and care for patients needs and concerns.
- Kind and considerate: Treats colleagues and patients with respect and courtesy.
- Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy in all aspects of work, particularly in dispensing and record-keeping.
- Resilient under pressure: Able to maintain quality and focus in a fast-paced environment.
- Enthusiastic about learning: Motivated to develop new skills and expand knowledge
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.