Trainee Dispenser

Job description

Job summary

Job Summary

Cam Uley Family Practice islooking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Dispenser or TraineeDispenser to join our friendly and supportive dispensary team.

This is an excellent opportunityfor either an experienced dispenser or someone wishing to begin a career indispensing within a busy GP practice. Full training and support will beprovided for the successful trainee candidate, including the opportunity toundertake an accredited dispensing qualification.

The successful applicant willplay an important role in ensuring patients receive their medication safely,accurately, and efficiently while delivering excellent customer service.

Main duties of the job

• Dispense prescribed medications safely and accurately in accordance with practice procedures.
• Process repeat prescriptions in a timely manner.
• Label, prepare, and issue medicines to patients.
• Respond to patient queries professionally and courteously.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and receipt of medicines.
• Support the dispensary team in maintaining regulatory and practice standards.
• Participate in training, audits, and continuous professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Work to the practices SOPS

About us

We are a teaching practice. We have 4 GP Partners, 6 GPS, a paramedic,GP trainees, a clinical pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, 5 nurse and 4 HCAS.As well as a large team of administrative staff. We have 2 sites; one locatedin Cam and our Dispensing practice located in the village of Uley.

Benefits include:

NHS Pension scheme

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of medications within the GP practice dispensary, ensuring highquality patient care, adherence to legal and clinical standards, and smooth daytoday workflow. The role develops competence in all aspects of dispensing, stock control, and patient communication, progressing from supervised training to independent practice.

Hours are as follows :-

Tuesday 08.00 - 18.30 one hour lunch unpaid

Wednesday 08.00 - 18.30 one hour lunch unpaid

Thursday 08.00 - 18.30 one hour lunch unpaid

Total 28.5 hours must be able to cover sickness and annual leave.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To support safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of medications within the GP practice dispensary, ensuring highquality patient care, adherence to legal and clinical standards, and smooth daytoday workflow. The role develops competence in all aspects of dispensing, stock control, and patient communication, progressing from supervised training to independent practice.

Hours are as follows :-

Tuesday 08.00 - 18.30 one hour lunch unpaid

Wednesday 08.00 - 18.30 one hour lunch unpaid

Thursday 08.00 - 18.30 one hour lunch unpaid

Total 28.5 hours must be able to cover sickness and annual leave.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English and Maths.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a healthcare, pharmacy, or customer service environment.
• Dispensing qualification (NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent).
• Experience using clinical systems such as SystmOne.
• Understanding of NHS confidentiality and information governance requirements.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English and Maths.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a healthcare, pharmacy, or customer service environment.
• Dispensing qualification (NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent).
• Experience using clinical systems such as SystmOne.
• Understanding of NHS confidentiality and information governance requirements.

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

Cam & Uley Family Practice
Address

Fairmead

Cam

Gloucestershire

GL11 5NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

GL11 5NE

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No