Job summary Nayland Surgery is looking to welcome a qualified dispenser into our busy practice, to play a full and active role within the practice multi-disciplinary team. The role is offered for a minimum of 30 hours per week with days and times to be discussed at interview. If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme. Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and when there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising or duty doctor or duty. Collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient. Process hospital letters. Process dossett boxes. Manage ordering stock and stock control. Preparation of monthly returns to the Prescription Pricing Bureau. Answer and deal withdispensary phone enquiries. Monitor patients exemption status. Sort and dispose of unwanted/returned medication. Any other duties to assist in the smooth day-to-day running of the dispensary and surgery as directed by the either the dispensary manager or practice manager. About us Nayland Surgery is part of Creffield Medical Group which was was formed in June 2017 and we have 30,000 patients. Colchester is a historic, vibrant town with quick road and rail links to London Liverpool Street. It houses one of Europe's finest zoos, a Norman Castle, beautifully maintained parks, an active theatre scene and new modern art gallery. The local grammar schools are amongst the best in the country and the local area is surrounded by beautiful countryside including Constable country in nearby Dedham. Mersea Island, Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea offer excellent oysters, beaches and sailing within a short drive. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 9038 Job locations 93 Bear Street Nayland Colchester Essex CO6 4LA 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 You will have at least a diploma level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification. At least 2 years dispensary and pharmacy experience (or equivalent). Experience Essential Excellent clinical and medication knowledge. Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting. The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career. The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making. The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach. Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will have at least a diploma level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification. At least 2 years dispensary and pharmacy experience (or equivalent). Experience Essential Excellent clinical and medication knowledge. Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting. The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career. The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making. 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 93 Bear Street Nayland Colchester Essex CO6 4LA Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)