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Kingswell Surgery

Dispenser

The closing date is 30 November 2025

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Job summary

Kingswell Surgery is seeking an experienced NVQ-qualified Dispenser to join our friendly and dedicated team on a part time basis with the actual number of hours negotiable. A willingness to provide cover for colleagues leave is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensary Services or an equivalent pharmacy services qualification

  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a dispensary or pharmacy setting

  • Previous experience working as a dispenser within a GP practice

  • Strong clinical and medication knowledge relevant to the role

  • A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

  • Confidence working within a busy, multi-disciplinary GP practice team

  • The ability to use your own initiative and make sound decisions

  • Adaptability and a flexible approach to daily tasks

  • Excellent patient-facing and interpersonal communication skills

If you think youre the right fit for our team, wed love to hear from you.

About us

Kingswell Surgery is a busy and friendly dispensing practice in rural Penistone, caring for approximately 6000 patients. We are part of the Barnsley PCN and fall under South Yorkshire ICB.

Our practice team currently includes 3 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Healthcare Assistants, 2 Dispensers and an Administration team.

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1125-25-0007

Job locations

40 Shrewsbury Road

Penistone

Sheffield

S36 6DY


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a valued member of our dispensary team, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Accurately dispensing and checking medicines for our patient population

  • Collecting prescription charges in line with protocol

  • Maintaining stock levels and supporting reordering processes

  • Receiving and storing supplies, ensuring correct handling and cold-chain compliance

  • Dispensing controlled drugs in accordance with practice policy

  • Safe disposal of returned and out-of-date medication

  • Processing repeat prescriptions within our 48-hour target

  • Providing clear, helpful advice to patients about their prescriptions

  • Managing prescription requests via email, telephone, online systems and face-to-face

  • Supporting monthly dispensary returns

  • Maintaining accurate records and following all Standard Operating Procedures

  • Helping maintain a clean, safe and organised dispensary environment

  • Providing cover for colleagues annual or sick leave

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a valued member of our dispensary team, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Accurately dispensing and checking medicines for our patient population

  • Collecting prescription charges in line with protocol

  • Maintaining stock levels and supporting reordering processes

  • Receiving and storing supplies, ensuring correct handling and cold-chain compliance

  • Dispensing controlled drugs in accordance with practice policy

  • Safe disposal of returned and out-of-date medication

  • Processing repeat prescriptions within our 48-hour target

  • Providing clear, helpful advice to patients about their prescriptions

  • Managing prescription requests via email, telephone, online systems and face-to-face

  • Supporting monthly dispensary returns

  • Maintaining accurate records and following all Standard Operating Procedures

  • Helping maintain a clean, safe and organised dispensary environment

  • Providing cover for colleagues annual or sick leave

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (or equivalent)
  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above

Experience

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (or equivalent)
  • GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at Grade C or above

Experience

Desirable

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

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

Kingswell Surgery

Address

40 Shrewsbury Road

Penistone

Sheffield

S36 6DY


Employer's website

https://www.kingswellsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingswell Surgery

Address

40 Shrewsbury Road

Penistone

Sheffield

S36 6DY


Employer's website

https://www.kingswellsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Mrs Jo Swift

joanne.swift14@nhs.net

01226765300

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1125-25-0007

Job locations

40 Shrewsbury Road

Penistone

Sheffield

S36 6DY


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