Job summary Orchard House Surgery is looking to welcome a qualified dispenser into our busy practice, on a part time basis for 16 hours per week, covering either the following shifts; Tuesday 9.30am-6pm Friday 8.30am-5pm Or; Monday 1pm-5pm Tuesday 2pm-6pm Thursday 2pm-6pm Friday 1pm - 5pm Main duties of the job Receiving prescription requests for repeat items either by fax, post, email or reception. Generation of such scripts for signing and dispensing as required. Dispensing prescriptions as required for cross checking by other dispensary staff or doctors. Maintaining stock of drugs/bottles/related stationery. Ordering stock via modem and internet. Security and the safe custody of medicines, including compliance with the law relating to controlled drugs. Maintaining a practical knowledge of the Drug Tariff and endorsing prescriptions for the Pricing Bureau at the end of each month, informing the practice manager accordingly. Checking and ensuring fee exemptions at the point of prescription collection. Assisting the dispensary manager as required with replenishing and drug date expiry control of doctors medical bags. Ensuring all doctors bags are checked at least annually. Daily reconcile the dispensary till and credit card terminal for monies received from paid prescriptions. Occasional drug deliveries to outlying villages. About us We are a 6-partner PMS practice with approx. 11,400 patients and employ 3 further salaried doctors. The practice is one of three based in Newmarket that provides a high level of care to our patients in Newmarket and surrounding villages. The post benefits from 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays. Informal visits are welcome and encouraged, for further details please contact Megan Quinlan on 01638 675680 or by email: meganquinlannhs.net. Date posted 30 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,600 to £23,700 a year pro-rata, dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 8927-1 Job locations Fred Archer Way Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8NU Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Services qualification. Experience Essential At least one year of dispensary or pharmacy knowledge. Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in a GP practice setting. Demonstrate judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and empathy when dealing with patients. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure without immediate supervision. Excellent communication skills. Mature attitude. Ability to work as part of rota system as detailed. Ability to multi-task and maintain a stress-free environment. Computer literate, working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Flexibility to change hours/work additional hours occasionally to fit in with teams holiday/sickness absence. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Services qualification. Experience Essential At least one year of dispensary or pharmacy knowledge. Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in a GP practice setting. Demonstrate judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and empathy when dealing with patients. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure without immediate supervision. Excellent communication skills. Mature attitude. Ability to work as part of rota system as detailed. Ability to multi-task and maintain a stress-free environment. Computer literate, working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Flexibility to change hours/work additional hours occasionally to fit in with teams holiday/sickness absence. 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 Fred Archer Way Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8NU Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)