At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Dispensing Team to ensure patients receive their medications efficiently and professionally.
- Company: Be part of The Blandford Group Practice, an Outstanding NHS provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, NHS pension, enhanced sick leave, and free parking.
- Other info: Dynamic role across two sites; driving access is essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29970 - 36483 £ per year.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Practices Dispensing Team, ensuring that patients receive a timely and professional service when seeking their medication. Our Dispensary Team is very experienced and works across our two Dispensing Practices, one in the bustling market town of Blandford and the other in the quiet rural setting of Child Okeford. We are a large Practice with over 100 staff and we pride ourselves on delivering a high quality service that matches our 'Outstanding' CQC inspection judgement. If you're keen to work for the NHS and join our fantastic team we'd be delighted to hear from you!
Please note that we are unable to offer Sponsorship for overseas applicants for this post. The hours required are 27 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, with Monday and Friday as days off!
NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent qualification is required for this job role.
Main duties of the job:
- You would be expected to project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous, and efficient way.
- The successful applicant will work within our experienced Dispensary Team to process and hand out prescriptions to patients, and deal with patients enquiries.
- Our Dispensers carry out a variety of tasks such as ordering drugs and appliances, dispensing and checking prescriptions, and helping to maintain stock levels and the smooth running of the Dispensary.
About us:
At The Blandford Group Practice, we continually strive to create a workplace culture that parallels our core values focusing on ethical attitude, open communication, and strategic & continuous self-development. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace that empowers our team to work collaboratively to complete their best work for the benefit of the local community. We judged an Outstanding Practice by CQC in Autumn 2025. We offer excellent holidays and access to the NHS pension scheme for all staff.
What can we offer?
- 5 weeks pro rated annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Enrolment into the NHS Pension
- Enhanced sick leave once passed probation
- Free parking at all sites
- Annual pay review
Job responsibilities:
- Ordering drugs and appliances from the wholesaler.
- Unpacking and checking all drug deliveries.
- Dispensing and checking of prescriptions.
- Checking stock levels and expiry dates of drugs on the shelves.
- Querying prescriptions with Doctors when unsure.
- Maintaining a neat and tidy working environment.
- Helping, reassuring and counselling patients when they are collecting drugs from the surgery.
- Collecting prescriptions charges or checking exemption certificates.
- Keeping the Controlled Drug book up to date and ensuring all entries are made.
- Supporting and advising the dispensary clerks.
This role is based across two sites so being able to drive and access to a vehicle is essential.
Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Person Specification:
Experience: Previous experience within a dispensary or Pharmacy.
Qualifications: NVQ 2 for Dispensing or equivalent.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
- Well-developed team working skills.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to self‑motivate and self‑manage own time.
- Judgement and initiative.
- Driver / own transport.
- Builds positive working relationships.
- Accountable.
- Forward thinking and innovative with regard to developing services or delivering patient care.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
GP Surgery Dispenser employer: The Blandford Group Practice
At The Blandford Group Practice, we pride ourselves on being an outstanding employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values ethical attitudes and open communication. Our dedicated team enjoys excellent benefits, including generous annual leave, access to the NHS pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development, all while serving the local community in the charming settings of Blandford and Child Okeford. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and continuous self-improvement.
Contact Details:
The Blandford Group Practice Recruitment Team
