Job summary
Botesdale Health Centre is looking for a professional, highly effective qualified dispenser to join our friendly practice team. This position is offered on a part-time basis, for 26.5 hours per week,plus holiday and sickness cover (rostered across the team) when required.The hours are to be worked in the following pattern:
Tuesday 8.30am 7pm
Wednesday8.30am - 6pm
Friday 8.30am - 6pm
Main duties of the job
- Processing repeat prescription requests
- Dealing with enquires either face to face, or over the phone
- Assembling and dispensing medication
- Ordering stock
- Handing out prescriptions
- Ensuring payments are taken and processed for prescriptions / forms are completed correctly
About us
We are a rural GMS 10,100 patient surgery with 4 partners, 5 salaried GPs and a fantastic clinical and practice team with an on-site dispensary.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds in line with the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance.
Details
- Date posted: 12 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.45 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 29662-1
- Job locations: Botesdale, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1DW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- NVQ2 qualified Dispenser or equivalent.
- Possess good attention to detail and produce work to the required standard whilst meeting deadlines.
- Confidentiality is paramount, therefore having a professional manner is essential and the successful candidate will be required to sign and abide by our confidentiality agreement.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- First class communication skills both in writing and orally.
- Competent IT skills & experience of dispensing systems would be an advantage.
- Effectively work under pressure in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team.
- Possess an eye for detail and absolute accuracy.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 qualified Dispenser or equivalent.
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This advert is for Dispenser with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Pharmacy role. The advertised salary is £13.45 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jun 2026.
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