# Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Penrose Health. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-techniciandispenser/99debddd-2902-4e3c-94a5-8be0c4f09dd0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-techniciandispenser/99debddd-2902-4e3c-94a5-8be0c4f09dd0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Penrose Health - **Location:** Kingfisher Medical Centre, 3 Staunton St, London, SE8 5DA, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Salary:** £29000.00 to £34000.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-26T09:53:52.459Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A5321-26-0050 - **Application URL:** https://careers.penrosehealth.co.uk/postings/190672f6-86d3-4cbd-8ca9-81ea08f5aa48/applications/new?utm_medium=job_board&utm_source=nhs_jobs - **Employer website:** https://www.penrosehealth.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you passionate about patient care and precision? At Penrose Health, were looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser to help us deliver safe, efficient, and timely medication services across our practices. This isnt your traditional dispensing role - youll work closely with Pharmacists, GPs, and the wider clinical team to manage prescription workflows, monitor medications, and support audits - all while ensuring our patients receive the best possible care. Its an opportunity to be part of a progressive, patient-focused team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With flexible working options, a supportive environment, and clear pathways for career growth, youll have everything you need to thrive while making a genuine impact in community healthcare. ### Main duties of the job Medication & Prescription Management - Process and check prescription requests accurately and promptly. - Handle medication-related queries from patients, clinicians, and pharmacies. - Manage prescription workflow and ensure timely delivery of medications. Medication Safety & Monitoring - Support safe and timely monitoring of medications, including blood tests and drug levels. - Identify patients due for medication reviews and book appointments with appropriate clinicians. - Assist in managing stock levels of emergency drugs and clinical supplies. Administrative & Clinical Support - Process clinical letters and prescription-related documentation. - Assist with audits, medicines optimisation, and health promotion initiatives. - Contribute to reducing medication wastage and improving cost-effective prescribing. Collaboration & Communication - Work closely with pharmacists, GPs, and the MDT to ensure seamless medication management. - Maintain accurate records and follow practice procedures. ### About us Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve. We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access. We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement. We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients. Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk. ### Details - Date posted: 26 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £29,000 to £34,000 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 567597 - Job locations: Kingfisher Medical Centre, 3 Staunton St, London, London, SE8 5DA, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities To support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of medications across Penrose Health services. Working closely with pharmacists and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will manage prescription workflows, monitor medication safety, and contribute to cost-effective prescribing. This role is essential in ensuring patients receive the right medication at the right time, while maintaining compliance with clinical and organisational standards. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Strong communication skills (verbal & written) - Excellent attention to detail - Ability to manage high-volume prescription requests - Organisational and time-management skills **Desirable** - Experience using EMIS and Microsoft-based programmes - Audit and data analysis skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of medication workflows and prescription processes - Awareness of safe medication monitoring (bloods, drug levels) - Familiarity with medicines optimisation principles **Desirable** - Knowledge of primary care systems and processes - Understanding of cost-effective prescribing strategies ### Qualifications **Essential** - Pharmacy Dispenser qualification OR minimum 2-year experience in community pharmacy - Minimum GCSE-level education (or equivalent) - Experience of working in GP or Community pharmacy - GPhC registration (for Pharmacy Technicians) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.