NVQ 2 Qualified Dispenser
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Newmarket, CB8 8XU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2006-25-0005 |
Summary
The full job description is attached for reference. The primary responsibilities are as follows: To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately Collecting prescription charges in accordance with dispensary protocol Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, liaising with the dispensary manager to facilitate reordering Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 48 hour timeframe Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online Processing dossett boxes Processing home delivery medication Assisting the dispensary manager in the preparation of monthly returns Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately Be conversant with and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) governing safe dispensing Provide holiday/sick leave cover for other dispensing staff