Primary Care Careers

Dispenser

The closing date is 19 August 2025

Job summary

Saxmundham Pharmacy has an excellent opportunity for a part-time dispenser to join their friendly team, working between 12-16 hours per week, ideally on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Saturdays. This is an exciting career opportunity and a chance to continue your professional journey.

Main duties of the job

  • Delivering the technical aspects of the dispensary whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. check off, put away orders ,stock control, ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
  • Complying with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice.
  • Seeking opportunities to engage with GPs and practice teams to promote services and items.
  • Delivering efficient dispensary operations and ensuring dispensing losses are minimized.
  • Assisting with over-the-counter sales.
  • Observing confidentiality and to refraining from disclosing such information to a third party.
  • Tailoring conversations with every customer, ensuring they leave your pharmacy feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs, including over the telephone.

About us

Welcome to Saxmundham Pharmacy, your trusted independent pharmacy dedicated to putting 'Your health, your way'. We believe that health is not one-size-fits-all, and were here to support you on your unique wellness journey.

At Saxmundham Pharmacy, we take a holistic approachto health, especially when it comes to managing chronic conditions. We understand that every patient is unique, and we tailor our care to align with your preferences, needs, and lifestyle. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your health while providing the guidance and support you need along the way.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

8951-1

Job locations

High Street

Saxmundham

Suffolk

IP17 1DF


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent pharmacy services qualification or working towards and have completed the first year of an MPharm course at University.
  • Completed a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent clinical and medication knowledge.
  • The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career.
  • The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach.
  • Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent pharmacy services qualification or working towards and have completed the first year of an MPharm course at University.
  • Completed a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent clinical and medication knowledge.
  • The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career.
  • The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach.
  • Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

High Street

Saxmundham

Suffolk

IP17 1DF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

High Street

Saxmundham

Suffolk

IP17 1DF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Saxmundham Pharmacy

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

8951-1

Job locations

High Street

Saxmundham

Suffolk

IP17 1DF


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