GP Surgery Dispenser
Cotswold Medical Practice · Cheltenham, GL54 2AZ
- Salary
- £12.80 (per hour)
- Location
- Cheltenham, GL54 2AZ
GP Surgery Dispenser role at Cotswold Medical Practice in Cheltenham, GL54 2AZ. Salary: £12.80 (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
• To be responsible for dispensing and checking all medicines, safely and accurately and in line with dispensary procedures.
• Putting together dosettes and checking dosettes dispensed by other members of the team to help ensure 100% accuracy
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering stock for the dispensary. Checking goods received on twice daily deliveries against invoices, unpacking and shelving goods. Ordering dispensary supplies
• Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy.
• Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy
• Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines
• Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with SOP.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
• Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately
• Prescription collection: dealing with patients who call to collect their medicines. Checking patient exemption, taking appropriate prescription fees and accounting for these using the till. Balancing the till every day.
• Monthly accounting for prescriptions and sending them to the NHS Prescription Pricing Authority
• Assisting / undertaking an annual stock check and valuation.
• Supporting the practice reception and other admin support team roles when necessary.
Job description
• To be responsible for dispensing and checking all medicines, safely and accurately and in line with dispensary procedures.
• Putting together dosettes and checking dosettes dispensed by other members of the team to help ensure 100% accuracy
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering stock for the dispensary. Checking goods received on twice daily deliveries against invoices, unpacking and shelving goods. Ordering dispensary supplies
• Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy.
• Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy
• Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines
• Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with SOP.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
• Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately
• Prescription collection: dealing with patients who call to collect their medicines. Checking patient exemption, taking appropriate prescription fees and accounting for these using the till. Balancing the till every day.
• Monthly accounting for prescriptions and sending them to the NHS Prescription Pricing Authority
• Assisting / undertaking an annual stock check and valuation.
• Supporting the practice reception and other admin support team roles when necessary.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy dispenser role in Cheltenham
This is a pharmacy dispenser vacancy at Cotswold Medical Practice, based in Cheltenham. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy dispenser roles in Cheltenham, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a dispenser earn across the UK?
Based on 18 PharmSee-tracked dispenser salaries across the UK, the median is £25,760 — most roles fall between £24,632 and £25,768. See the full dispenser salary guide →
Pharmacy dispenser jobs and salary in Cheltenham
PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Cheltenham across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Cheltenham's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy dispenser role in Cheltenham?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy dispenser role at Cotswold Medical Practice is £12.80 (per hour). Typical pharmacy dispenser pay in Cheltenham varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Cheltenham?
PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Cheltenham across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Cheltenham pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.