St. Andrew’s Medical Practice

Dispenser

The closing date is 10 March 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for a part-time dispenser (18 hours per week) on a temporary basis for six months. The dispensary is within the GP practice and serves approximately 1000 patients. You would be part of a small team of dispensers, pharmacists and pharmacy technician.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

  • Accurately dispense prescriptions in line with legal and practice requirements

  • Process repeat prescriptions and manage medication queries

  • Provide excellent patient service at the dispensary counter

  • Maintain stock control and ensure proper storage of medicines

  • Work closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team

About us

The dispensary team forms part of the larger organisation at St. Andrew's Medical Practice. We are a large practice of 15800 patients and a multi-disciplinary team of GPs, ANPs, Paramedics, Nurses, Physiotherapist, Health Care Assistants, Dispensers and Admin. We occupy a modern, purpose built surgery in the centre of the town.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2190-26-0000

Job locations

Sensier House

St. Andrew’s Lane

Spennymoor

Durham

DL16 6QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

St Andrews Medical Practice is seeking a motivated and reliable Dispenser to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified dispenser to work within a busy GP practice dispensary, providing high-quality service and safe, accurate dispensing of prescriptions to our patients.

Main Duties

  • Accurately dispense prescriptions in line with legal and practice requirements

  • Process repeat prescriptions and manage medication queries

  • Provide excellent patient service at the dispensary counter

  • Maintain stock control and ensure proper storage of medicines

  • Work closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team

About You

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) essential

  • Experience working in a pharmacy or GP dispensary

  • Excellent attention to detail and IT skills

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Job responsibilities

St Andrews Medical Practice is seeking a motivated and reliable Dispenser to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified dispenser to work within a busy GP practice dispensary, providing high-quality service and safe, accurate dispensing of prescriptions to our patients.

Main Duties

  • Accurately dispense prescriptions in line with legal and practice requirements

  • Process repeat prescriptions and manage medication queries

  • Provide excellent patient service at the dispensary counter

  • Maintain stock control and ensure proper storage of medicines

  • Work closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team

About You

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) essential

  • Experience working in a pharmacy or GP dispensary

  • Excellent attention to detail and IT skills

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a pharmacy of GP dispensary
  • Excellent attention to detail and IT skills
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable

  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of System One clinical IT system

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a pharmacy of GP dispensary
  • Excellent attention to detail and IT skills
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable

  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of System One clinical IT system

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

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

St. Andrew’s Medical Practice

Address

Sensier House

St. Andrew’s Lane

Spennymoor

Durham

DL16 6QA


Employer's website

https://www.standrewsmedicalpracticespennymoor.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St. Andrew’s Medical Practice

Address

Sensier House

St. Andrew’s Lane

Spennymoor

Durham

DL16 6QA


Employer's website

https://www.standrewsmedicalpracticespennymoor.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Tracey Martin

traceymartin1@nhs.net

07745565617

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2190-26-0000

Job locations

Sensier House

St. Andrew’s Lane

Spennymoor

Durham

DL16 6QA


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