Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated qualified dispenser to join our friendly and busy team at Harbury and Bishops Itchington Surgeries. The role will require the applicant to work 37.5 hours per week. We are a proactive, progressive and well established practice spread across 2 sites of which you will be expected to work at both. The successful applicant must hold a NVQ 2 in dispensing or pharmacy services. If this appeals to you we would love to hear from you. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd April 2025 in the morning. The job advertisement may be withdrawn early if the right candidate is found before the application deadline. Main duties of the job Main duties will include processing and dispensing prescriptions, answering queries on the phone and via the dispensary hatch, monitored dosage packs and ordering medication, among other things. About us At Harbury and Bishops Itchington Surgeries we have 5 GPs, a nursing team and a wider clinical team that includes Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and Health and Well Being Practitioners. We are also a training practice with a regular team of registrars, medical students and nursing students year round. We all work together to provide a high standard of care to our patients. Date posted 15 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0741-25-15-03 Job locations Mill Street Harbury Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV33 9HR Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job: Main duties will include processing and dispensing prescriptions, answering queries on the phone and via the dispensary hatch, monitored dosage packs and ordering medication, among other things. We ask for flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness. Salary to be discussed at interview. Skills and experience required: must have an NVQ2 or equivalent accredited course in pharmacy services experience of dosette boxes would be beneficial strong communication skills with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals able to use your own initiative with the ability to problem solve issues confidentiality is essential the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy when carrying out tasks Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job: Main duties will include processing and dispensing prescriptions, answering queries on the phone and via the dispensary hatch, monitored dosage packs and ordering medication, among other things. We ask for flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness. Salary to be discussed at interview. Skills and experience required: must have an NVQ2 or equivalent accredited course in pharmacy services experience of dosette boxes would be beneficial strong communication skills with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals able to use your own initiative with the ability to problem solve issues confidentiality is essential the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy when carrying out tasks Person Specification Experience Essential GCSE English & Maths NVQ 2 in Dispensing or pharmacy services or equivalent Familiarity with using Outlook Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills Strong administrative skills including typing, data entry, and organisational abilities Comfortable working with various office technologies and computerized systems Willingness to work flexibly. Work efficiently in a team or individually. Positive attitude towards change An empathic, friendly disposition. Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 in Dispensing or pharmacy services GCSE English & Maths Person Specification Experience Essential GCSE English & Maths NVQ 2 in Dispensing or pharmacy services or equivalent Familiarity with using Outlook Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills Strong administrative skills including typing, data entry, and organisational abilities Comfortable working with various office technologies and computerized systems Willingness to work flexibly. Work efficiently in a team or individually. Positive attitude towards change An empathic, friendly disposition. Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 in Dispensing or pharmacy services GCSE English & Maths 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Harbury Surgery Address Mill Street Harbury Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV33 9HR Employer's website https://www.harburysurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)