Job Description

Job summary

We are looking for a dispenser to join our team, here at Stillington Surgery. The position can be part time or full time to provide flexibility for a good / work life balance. We require someone with experience who can provide safe and efficient dispensing services. We are a small Practice with a humble team, valuing respect and honesty.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that a high quality, safe and efficient dispensing service is available to meet the needs of patients at all times. Operate in accordance with the Surgery dispensary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that incorporate principles of good dispensing practice and to update and review of these SOPs as required by the Practice.

Work accurately and quickly under pressure and be committed to the delivery of high standards within the Practice, working within our established processes, policies and procedures to provide a comprehensive high-quality service.

About us

We are a small rural GP Practice located near the historic City of York. We have a patient list size of around 3,700 patients, a large proportion of whom are dispensing.

Job description:

Job responsibilities:

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the PPA for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PPA guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PPA.

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Practice Manager according to Practice policy.

Generate FP10s.

To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PPA so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the Practice with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out-of-date stock.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure that shelves, and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions electronically.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential:

NVQ level 2 or above in dispensing services. Experience of interacting successfully with patients and the general public.

Desirable:

IT 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025