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HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Dispenser

The closing date is 24 March 2026

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Job summary

To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principles of good practice.

Main duties of the job

  • 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 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.
  • To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement.
  • To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice.
  • 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.
  • 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, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
  • To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

About us

The practice team aims to deliver high quality patient care in an efficient, caring way with the utmost regard to dignity, respect and confidentiality.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0635-26-0000

Job locations

Bullock Fair Close

Harleston

Norfolk

IP20 9AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principles of good practice.

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

In the performance of the duties outlined in the job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice,

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, communicate effectively with patients and carers and recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

The post-holder will:

  • Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
  • Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
  • Participate in audit where appropriate

Job description

Job responsibilities

To process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principles of good practice.

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

In the performance of the duties outlined in the job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice,

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, communicate effectively with patients and carers and recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

The post-holder will:

  • Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
  • Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
  • Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
  • Experience of working within a dispensary team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
  • Experience of working within a dispensary team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

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

HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address

Bullock Fair Close

Harleston

Norfolk

IP20 9AT


Employer's website

https://www.harlestonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address

Bullock Fair Close

Harleston

Norfolk

IP20 9AT


Employer's website

https://www.harlestonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Practice Manager

Eve Francis-Smith

eve.francis-smith@nhs.net

01379853217

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0635-26-0000

Job locations

Bullock Fair Close

Harleston

Norfolk

IP20 9AT


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