Marsh Medical Practice

Trainee Dispenser

The closing date is 16 June 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a full -time or part- time Trainee Dispenser to join our busy, friendly and experienced dispensary team Spilsby Surgery, Spilsby, Lincolnshire

Full Training will be given alongside NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual who demonstrates excellent communication skills and is able to prioritise their workload. Previous experience in a GP setting and in using a clinical system ( e.g Systmone) would be advantageous. The main duties of the role will be issuing and dispensing repeat prescriptions and the workload associated with this.

About us

Our goal is to deliver high quality healthcare which is safe, effective, caring and responsive to the needs of our patients by following current best practice recommendations.

We pride ourselves in providing the best possible service in the most suitable environment.

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2092-25-0006

Job locations

Spilsby Surgery

Simpson Street

Spilsby

Lincolnshire

PE23 5LG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Issue and dispense acute and authorised repeat prescriptions for patients as required.

Store and monitor drug stocks in accordance with guidelines and re-order as necessary.

Deal with enquiries from patients regarding medication and liaise with medical personnel regarding these.

Liaise with other organisations e.g pharmacies, drug companies, pharmaceutical wholesalers, to ensure medication is available to patients within the specified time period.

Keep the dispensary area tidy and dispose of waste drugs through approved channels on a regular basis.

Keep up to date with current practice, prescribing trends, and government drug tariffs.

Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions for patients.

Take prompt action is response to any drug bulletins that may be received.

Work as part of the dispensary team.

Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and practice Standard Operating Procedures and policies.

Maintain confidentiality/data protection in accordance with local and national regulations and policies.

The practice promotes an ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion which must be respected at all times.

Participate in mandatory training and audit as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Issue and dispense acute and authorised repeat prescriptions for patients as required.

Store and monitor drug stocks in accordance with guidelines and re-order as necessary.

Deal with enquiries from patients regarding medication and liaise with medical personnel regarding these.

Liaise with other organisations e.g pharmacies, drug companies, pharmaceutical wholesalers, to ensure medication is available to patients within the specified time period.

Keep the dispensary area tidy and dispose of waste drugs through approved channels on a regular basis.

Keep up to date with current practice, prescribing trends, and government drug tariffs.

Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions for patients.

Take prompt action is response to any drug bulletins that may be received.

Work as part of the dispensary team.

Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and practice Standard Operating Procedures and policies.

Maintain confidentiality/data protection in accordance with local and national regulations and policies.

The practice promotes an ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion which must be respected at all times.

Participate in mandatory training and audit as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Desirable

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual who demonstrates excellent communication skills and is able to prioritise workload. Previous experience in a GP setting and in using a clinical system ( e.g Systmone) would be advantageous.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Desirable

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual who demonstrates excellent communication skills and is able to prioritise workload. Previous experience in a GP setting and in using a clinical system ( e.g Systmone) would be advantageous.

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

Marsh Medical Practice

Address

Spilsby Surgery

Simpson Street

Spilsby

Lincolnshire

PE23 5LG

Employer's website

https://www.marshmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marsh Medical Practice

Address

Spilsby Surgery

Simpson Street

Spilsby

Lincolnshire

PE23 5LG

Employer's website

https://www.marshmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lisa Haith

lisa.haith@nhs.net

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2092-25-0006

Job locations

Spilsby Surgery

Simpson Street

Spilsby

Lincolnshire

PE23 5LG

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