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Based:Haddenham Surgery but also Staploe Medical Centre when needed

Basis:Permanent, 32 hours per week (FTE = 37 hours per week)

Salary:£25,877 per annum FTE pro rata for part-time

Eligibility:You must be eligible to work in the UK

To provide a safe, accurate and efficient dispensing service to patients and support the smooth running of the dispensary in line with practice procedures and regulatory standards.

Your Responsibilities

Dispensing and Patient Support

• Process repeat prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner

• Prepare, dispense and check medication within practice procedures

• Assist patients with prescription collections and dispensing queries

• Ensure prescription charges are collected and exemption declarations are completed correctly

• Assist with monitored dosage systems and controlled drug prescriptions where required

• Action owing items and medication requests promptly

Stock Control

• Receive, check and store medication deliveries appropriately

• Maintain accurate stock levels and minimise wastage from expired medication

• Carry out regular date checks and stock rotation

• Ensure refrigerated items are stored correctly and temperature records are maintained

• Assist with the return and disposal of unwanted or expired medication

Administration

• Record and store financial transactions securely

• Process dispensary paperwork and forward invoices/correspondence as required

• Use SystemOne and other practice systems to process prescriptions and manage dispensary tasks

• Support dispensary audits and DSQS requirements where appropriate

General Duties

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the dispensary

• Support colleagues and provide cover during periods of sickness or annual leave

• Undertake mandatory training and keep knowledge up to date

• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Dispensary Manager or Supervisor

Confidentiality & Compliance

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and practice policies

• Follow all health & safety, infection control and dispensary procedures

• Work in accordance with practice policies, professional standards and current legislation

• Promote equality, diversity and respectful treatment of patients and colleagues

You should have or be:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Meticulous

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• NVQ2 Qualified

It would be an advantage if you also:

• Previous experience of working within Primary Care

• Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary.

• ACT qualified or equivalent

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

If you are interested in this role please send a CV and covering letter to: [email protected]. Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 14 August 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Based:Haddenham Surgery but also Staploe Medical Centre when needed

Basis:Permanent, 32 hours per week (FTE = 37 hours per week)

Salary:£25,877 per annum FTE pro rata for part-time

Eligibility:You must be eligible to work in the UK

To provide a safe, accurate and efficient dispensing service to patients and support the smooth running of the dispensary in line with practice procedures and regulatory standards.

Your Responsibilities

Dispensing and Patient Support

• Process repeat prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner

• Prepare, dispense and check medication within practice procedures

• Assist patients with prescription collections and dispensing queries

• Ensure prescription charges are collected and exemption declarations are completed correctly

• Assist with monitored dosage systems and controlled drug prescriptions where required

• Action owing items and medication requests promptly

Stock Control

• Receive, check and store medication deliveries appropriately

• Maintain accurate stock levels and minimise wastage from expired medication

• Carry out regular date checks and stock rotation

• Ensure refrigerated items are stored correctly and temperature records are maintained

• Assist with the return and disposal of unwanted or expired medication

Administration

• Record and store financial transactions securely

• Process dispensary paperwork and forward invoices/correspondence as required

• Use SystemOne and other practice systems to process prescriptions and manage dispensary tasks

• Support dispensary audits and DSQS requirements where appropriate

General Duties

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the dispensary

• Support colleagues and provide cover during periods of sickness or annual leave

• Undertake mandatory training and keep knowledge up to date

• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Dispensary Manager or Supervisor

Confidentiality & Compliance

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and practice policies

• Follow all health & safety, infection control and dispensary procedures

• Work in accordance with practice policies, professional standards and current legislation

• Promote equality, diversity and respectful treatment of patients and colleagues

You should have or be:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Meticulous

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• NVQ2 Qualified

It would be an advantage if you also:

• Previous experience of working within Primary Care

• Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensary.

• ACT qualified or equivalent

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

If you are interested in this role please send a CV and covering letter to: [email protected]. Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 14 August 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

What is the salary for this pharmacy dispenser role in Ely?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy dispenser role at Mereside Medical Group is £25877.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy dispenser pay in Ely varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Mereside Medical Group have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Mereside Medical Group across the UK. Browse all Mereside Medical Group roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Ely?

PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Ely across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Ely pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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