Primary Care Careers

Dispenser

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Job summary

Debenham Group Practice are looking for an experienced dispenser to join our warm and supportive team for up to 37.5 hours per week. This role will be working across our three sites, Debenham, Otley and Grundisburgh.

Our dispensary team plays a key part in looking after our patients making sure their medicines are prepared safely, accurately and on time, while offering friendly advice and support along the way.

You will be part of a close-knit, welcoming group of colleagues who work together across all three of our village surgeries. We help each other out and take pride in providing an excellent service to our patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

  • Dispensing and checking medication in line with legal and practice standards
  • Helping patients with prescription queries and collecting charges
  • Processing repeats and keeping accurate electronic records
  • Supporting stock control, ordering, and rotation
  • Maintaining a safe, tidy dispensary and following SOPs
  • Working closely with GPs, nurses, and reception teams

About us

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors & staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits include:

  • NHS pension (23.7 employer contribution)
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light card for new starters
  • Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
  • High street discounts via our online portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, & gym memberships

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth & well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,205 to £27,160 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29182-1

Job locations

Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU


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

  • Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Be organised, accurate and reliable
  • Enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with patients
  • Have a caring and professional approach, even on the busy days
  • Experience in a GP dispensary or community pharmacy would be great.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Be organised, accurate and reliable
  • Enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with patients
  • Have a caring and professional approach, even on the busy days
  • Experience in a GP dispensary or community pharmacy would be great.

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

Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Debenham Group Practice

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,205 to £27,160 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29182-1

Job locations

Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU


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