Redlands Primary Care

Qualified Dispenser

The closing date is 31 January 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated qualified Pharmacy Dispenser to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications to patients. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively within a GP setting. The Pharmacy Dispenser will be responsible for accurately preparing and dispensing medications, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the overall operations of the pharmacy. Applicants must be flexible and able to cover when required.

Main duties of the job

  • The main purpose of the Dispenser is to ensure that the drugs and medicines are prepared efficiently, accurately and safely according to legal requirements, and respecting patient confidentiality at all times

About us

Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata). Opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme. Health and Wellbeing programme.

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5564-25-0016

Job locations

Redlands Primary Care

The Bury

Thorverton

Exeter

EX5 5NT


Redlands Primary Care

Joseph Locke Way

Crediton

Devon

EX17 3FD


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Checking and dispensing medication as per prescription
  • Ensure patient signs prescription and collect charge as required
  • Dispense and record private prescriptions and collect specified charges
  • Receive, record and dispense repeat medication requests
  • To prepare paperwork and process prescriptions
  • Ensure prescriptions are sent to the PPD on time
  • Answering telephone calls
  • Dealing with problems and enquiries
  • Inputting information onto computer
  • To keep dispensary stocked and maintain efficient stock control of both medicines and containers
  • Fully observe legal requirements relevant to a dispensing Practice, including HA regulations and controlled drugs
  • To run audits as required by the Practice & Dispensary Manager
  • Ensure that all drug safety alerts and notices are acted upon

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Checking and dispensing medication as per prescription
  • Ensure patient signs prescription and collect charge as required
  • Dispense and record private prescriptions and collect specified charges
  • Receive, record and dispense repeat medication requests
  • To prepare paperwork and process prescriptions
  • Ensure prescriptions are sent to the PPD on time
  • Answering telephone calls
  • Dealing with problems and enquiries
  • Inputting information onto computer
  • To keep dispensary stocked and maintain efficient stock control of both medicines and containers
  • Fully observe legal requirements relevant to a dispensing Practice, including HA regulations and controlled drugs
  • To run audits as required by the Practice & Dispensary Manager
  • Ensure that all drug safety alerts and notices are acted upon

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Pharmacy Dispenser

Desirable

  • DBS check required
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Pharmacy Dispenser

Desirable

  • DBS check required

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

Redlands Primary Care

Address

Redlands Primary Care

The Bury

Thorverton

Exeter

EX5 5NT


Employer's website

https://www.redlandsprimarycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Redlands Primary Care

Address

Redlands Primary Care

The Bury

Thorverton

Exeter

EX5 5NT


Employer's website

https://www.redlandsprimarycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5564-25-0016

Job locations

Redlands Primary Care

The Bury

Thorverton

Exeter

EX5 5NT


Redlands Primary Care

Joseph Locke Way

Crediton

Devon

EX17 3FD


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