# Dispenser - North House Surgery

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Harrogate District Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Pharmacy dispenser
- **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 20 hours per week (Monday 8:30-12:30, Wednesday 9:00-13:00, Thursday 13:00-17:00, Friday 8:30-17:30)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-13T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-30T10:30:28.830Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8260643
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8260643?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.hdft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

North House Surgery is a busy GP practice made up of close, supportive teams.

The dispensary team at North House Surgery plays a vital role in supporting the clinical and administrative functions of the practice.

The department ensures that all patients receive their prescribed medications safely, accurately, and in a timely manner. It provides essential advice and guidance to patients on the use of medications, while working closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support clinical care.

The team is responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, managing stock levels, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, professional, and NHS safety standards. By coordinating with external pharmacies, hospitals, and community services, the department helps facilitate seamless patient care and continuity of treatment.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide accurate, safe, and efficient dispensing and administrative support within the GP practice dispensary.

Working under the supervision of the Dispensary Manager, the role involves preparing and supplying medications, maintaining accurate patient records, liaising with patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

The post holder must demonstrate attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to patient confidentiality.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Clare Collins on clare.collins11@nhs.net.

### Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C (5) and above (or equivalent)
- Dispensary qualification - NVQ level 2 in dispensing (NPA) or Buttercups dispensing assistant course
- Experience working in a dispensary, pharmacy, or healthcare environment.

**Desirable**

- Familiarity with GP clinical systems and pharmacy software (e.g. SystmOne).

## Documents

- [oh hazards (pdf, 216.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574319)
- [421-corp-4020c (pdf, 120.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574318)
- [trust policies and procedures (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574320)

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