Dispenser
The closing date is 20 March 2026
Job summary
Ongar Health Centre are looking to welcome a dispenser into our busy practice,who will play a full and active role as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team. The role is offered on a part-time basis for 23 hours per week. Hours will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
- Dispensing medicines and collecting prescription charges.
- Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensing manager to facilitate reordering.
- Receiving and storing supplies, ensuring the cold chain is maintained.
- Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy.
- Safely disposing of returned and/or out of date medicines.
- Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 72-hour timeframe.
- Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters.
- Always maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
About us
Working from purpose-built premises, we are an established dispensing and training practice rated Good with CQC, with the use of SystmOne computer system looking after 12,700 patients in Ongar and surrounding areas.
Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, we can offer the following benefits:
- Supportive and friendly environment
- Flexible working hours
- Peer support
We use SystmOne clinical system and are rated Good with CQC.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.21 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
29396
Job locations
Aspen House
Stephenson Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9QR
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Aspen House
Stephenson Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9QR
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)