Qualified Dispenser

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic Qualified Dispenser to join our dedicated Dispensary team at Mowbray House Surgery and Hutton Rudby Surgery.

This is a part-time roll to include Saturday working (1 in 4 on a rota basis, covering 8:30am - 12 noon).The main hours are:

Wednesday 8am-1.30pm at Hutton Rudby Surgery.

Thursday 1.30pm - 6pm at Mowbray House Surgery, Northallerton.

Friday 9am - 5.30pm at Hutton Rudby Surgery.

You will assist to process all relevant prescriptions as authorised by GP's and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the principle of good practice.

Projecting a
positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors, dealing with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.

Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be part of a large surgery dispensing team. Having excellent communication, organisational, team working skills.

Experience of general practice and Systmone would be an advantage, along with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services / Dispensing or relevant experience.

About us Mowbray House Surgery is a large, progressive medical practice based in Northallerton with a full time branch surgery in Hutton Rudby. Across both sites we have around 20,000 patients.

If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Lisa Briggs (Dispensary Manager) on Details Date posted
21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
Depending on experience

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Part-time

Reference numberAJob locations

Mowbray House Surgery Malpas Road Northallerton North  YorkshireDL7 8FW
United Kingdom Hutton Rudby Surgery East Side Hutton Rudby Yarm Cleveland TS
15 0DB
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Dispense medicines and appliances following standard operating
procedures. Whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or
about the dose or labelling instructions to check with a GP.
Endorse prescriptions in accordance with NHS Prescription Services
requirements.
Keep
up-to-date with new drugs / medicines and changes in legislation.
Complete
significant event forms and ensure colleagues complete significant event forms
correctly and in a timely manner.
Liaise
with patients, providing advice and guidance as required to promote compliance.
Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related
correspondence to the practice manager according to practice protocol.
Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that
may be received from time to time.
Answer
the telephone promptly and deal with prescription requests.
Issue
prepared prescriptions.
Process
prescription requests.
Operate
efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the
objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage.
Ensure
that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions.
Ensure
that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and
maintaining the temperature control record/logbook.
Clean
work surfaces and shelving on a regular basis and ensuring that all dispensary
equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order.
Maintain
full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions.
Keep
records of prescriptions sent to community pharmacies where required.
Check
for and process email (online) prescription requests.
Collect
all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the
reverse of the FP10 is dully filled in and signed by the patient or their
representative.
Receive
monies on behalf of the Practice and keep a record of all the financial
transactions.
Provide
an efficient and caring home delivery service to patients where…