At a Glance
- Tasks: Dispense and check medication while providing friendly patient support.
- Company: Join a warm, supportive team at Suffolk Primary Care.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33+ days annual leave, health discounts, and professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care within beautiful rural locations.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and a caring, professional attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Hours: Up to full time (37.5 hours per week)
Base: Working across our three sites Debenham, Otley and Grundisburgh
We are looking for an experienced Dispenser to join our warm and supportive team. Our dispensary team plays a key part in looking after our patients making sure their medicines are prepared safely, accurately and on time, while offering friendly advice and support along the way. You will be part of a close‑knitted, welcoming group of colleagues who work together across all three of our village surgeries. We help each other out and take pride in providing an excellent service to our patients and colleagues.
- A genuinely friendly and supportive team
- Opportunities for further training and development
- Being part of Suffolk Primary Care, an at-scale group of practices sharing ideas and best practice
- Beautiful rural locations and loyal patient communities
If you would like to be part of a team that looks out for one another and takes pride in patient care, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
What the role involves:
- Dispensing and checking medication in line with legal and practice standards
- Helping patients with prescription queries and collecting charges
- Processing repeats and keeping accurate electronic records
- Supporting stock control, ordering, and rotation
- Maintaining a safe, tidy dispensary and following SOPs
- Working closely with GPs, nurses, and reception teams
About you
You will need to:
- Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
- Be organised, accurate and reliable
- Enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with patients
- Have a caring and professional approach, even on the busy days
- Experience in a GP dispensary or community pharmacy would be great.
About us
Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward‑thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits of Working with SPC
- Defined benefits scheme
- Life insurance
- Family benefits, including adult dependents & children’s pensions
- Ill health benefits
- Additional Benefits: Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
- Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full‑time employees, with enhancements for long service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
- Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships
At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well‑being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
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