Dispenser in Leicester

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, patient focused, experienced dispenser to join our friendly dispensing practice in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will hold either a Buttercups qualification or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification.

Main duties of the job:

• Process and interpret prescriptions efficiently and accurately.
• Pick items efficiently and accurately, and check own work for accuracy.
• Dispense and check acute and repeat prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of GPhC regulations on dispensing practices, including labelling, storage, and hygiene requirements.
• Work within all relevant practice policies and standard operating procedures.
• Keep accurate records of controlled drugs and ensure medicines are dispensed in accordance with practice policy.
• Order, receive, and manage medicines stock, both manually and electronically, ensuring effective stock rotation.
• Greet patients and hand out prepared prescriptions.
• Collect prescription charges and check exemption statements where applicable.
• File completed prescriptions and prepare prescription bundles for submission to the Prescription Pricing Authority.
• Conduct Dispensing Review of Use of Medicines (DRUMs) with patients.
• Support the dispensary team and partners in maintaining dispensary profitability.
• Assist with the assembly of Monitored Dosage Systems (blister packs) when required.

Why Join Us?

• Full‑time hours over 4 days per week, with one regular day off and weekends off.
• Part‑time hours considered for the right candidate.
• Free on‑site parking.
• A supportive and welcoming working environment.
• The opportunity to work across two well‑established dispensing practices.
• A varied and rewarding role within a valued team.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Buttercups qualification or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification.
• Experience working within a dispensing environment.
• Excellent IT skills, including experience using clinical systems (SystmOne desirable).
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and courteous telephone manner.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience with Monitored Dosage Systems (blister packs).
• Experience undertaking DRUMs.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.

Person Specification:

• Experience using SystmOne.
• Experience assembling Monitored Dosage Systems (blister packs).
• Experience undertaking Dispensing Review of Use of Medicines (DRUMs).
• Knowledge of GPhC dispensing regulations and best practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) must be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.