Dispenser in Ellesmere SY12 9BQ inEllesmere SY12 9BQ PUBLISHED TUE 30 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section

Depends on experience

Churchmere Medical Group r7LPAlRm

Job description

Churchmere Medical Group in Ellesmere is seeking a full-time
qualified dispenser (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) to join our busy dispensary
team.

You will be entitled to several excellent benefits
including:

- 5 weeks holiday
- A generous employer pension contribution via the NHS pension scheme
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities
designed to support your ongoing progression
- Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme for those wanng a greener commute
- Access to a subsidised private health insurance plan

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

We are a rural practice serving approximately 2,500
patients. Our team is committed to providing excellent patient care in a
friendly and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on being innovative and
forward-thinking.

You are welcome to visit us at our website, or to come and
see us in person. Please phone to arrange your visit with Anna, our Dispensary
Manager, who will be pleased to show you around the practice. This may help you
to decide if this is the right role for you. Applications are welcome from
qualified dispensers; experience of working in general practice is not
required.

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

A09

Job locations

Trimpley Street

Ellesmere

Shropshire

SY12 9BQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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 ensure that all payments received or handled on behalf of the
practice are appropriately stored.

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 or dispensary manager according to
practice policy.

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 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.

CD cupboard check.

To process repeat prescription requests, passing any queries to
the appropriate clinician.

Undertake
any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the
Partners, the Practice Manager or the Senior Pharmacy Technician.