Pharmacy Dispenser

Join Our Growing Pharmacy Team

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Dispenser with practical experience and a passion for medicines safety and patient care?

Farnham Primary Care Network is looking for a suitably qualified Pharmacy Dispenser to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to safe, effective and timely medicines support while working alongside Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GPs and other healthcare professionals.

A completed NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or an accepted equivalent dispensing qualification is ESSENTIAL for this role. Applicants MUST also have relevant pharmacy dispensing experience. This is NOT a trainee position. We are looking for someone with the relevant qualifications who understands the pharmacy processes and has relevant experience.

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to improving patient outcomes, supporting staff development and delivering high-quality care across our local community.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you'll provide administrative and patient support to the Pharmacy Team and help deliver a range of medicines optimisation services across the PCN.

Your work will contribute to safe medicines management, effective communication between healthcare professionals and the smooth running of our pharmacy services.

You will need to be organised, accurate and methodical, with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality, patient safety and working within established procedures.

About us

About Farnham PCN

Farnham Primary Care Network brings together GP practices and healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to over 50,000 patients across the Farnham area.

We are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, creating an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to develop their careers. Our Pharmacy Team plays a key role in improving medicines safety, supporting patients with long-term conditions and delivering high-quality clinical services across the PCN.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,750 a year

£28,750 p/a is FTE (Actual is £11,500 for 15 hours per week)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0303-26-0026

Job locations

Farnham Centre for Health

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians with medicines optimisation projects and day-to-day pharmacy services.
• Contacting patients to arrange blood tests, medication reviews and follow-up appointments.
• Liaising with community pharmacies, hospital teams and GP practices to resolve medication-related queries.
• Updating and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Supporting medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Assisting with prescribing initiatives, audits and service improvement projects.
• Helping to improve repeat prescribing processes and patient safety systems.
• Supporting delivery of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other enhanced services.
• Communicating medicines-related information to practice staff and healthcare professionals, escalating clinical queries appropriately.
• Attending team meetings and contributing ideas to improve patient care and service delivery.
• Promoting the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines.
• Working in accordance with relevant procedures, confidentiality requirements and patient safety standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a completed NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or an accepted equivalent dispensing qualification - such as NPA or Buttercups.
• Has hands-on experience in pharmacy dispensing and understands the processes involved in safe medicines handling.
• Friendly, approachable and professional.
• Accurate and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable using IT systems.
• Confident communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality, patient safety and appropriate escalation.

Please note:

This vacancy is not suitable for applicants seeking their first pharmacy role or relying solely on academic healthcare qualifications. Applicants must meet the essential qualification and practical experience requirements at the point of application.

Benefits

We believe our staff are our greatest asset, and we're committed to supporting their wellbeing, development and career progression. We offer:

• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop a career within Primary Care and Pharmacy Services.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Staff events and social activities.
• Staff discount schemes.
• Free on-site parking at participating practices.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patient care within your local community.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Access to own transport and willingness to travel between PCN sites.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Previous practical experience working in a dispensing role
• Demonstrable understanding of pharmacy processes and medicines safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Good problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to working.
• Willingness to undertake role-specific training and maintain relevant knowledge.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in Primary Care or General Practice.
• Experience supporting medicines management or medicines optimisation services.
• Experience working with patients over the telephone and managing healthcare appointments.
• Experience using EMIS or other GP clinical systems.
• Experience liaising with community pharmacies, GP Practices and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Qualifications

• It is essential to have NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent such as NPA or Buttercups)
• GCSE's (or equivalent grades A-C) in Maths and English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Access to own transport and ready location in the area is essential.

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians with medicines optimisation projects and day-to-day pharmacy services.
• Contacting patients to arrange blood tests, medication reviews and follow-up appointments.
• Liaising with community pharmacies, hospital teams and GP practices to resolve medication-related queries.
• Updating and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Supporting medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Assisting with prescribing initiatives, audits and service improvement projects.
• Helping to improve repeat prescribing processes and patient safety systems.
• Supporting delivery of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other enhanced services.
• Communicating medicines-related information to practice staff and healthcare professionals, escalating clinical queries appropriately.
• Attending team meetings and contributing ideas to improve patient care and service delivery.
• Promoting the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines.
• Working in accordance with relevant procedures, confidentiality requirements and patient safety standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a completed NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or an accepted equivalent dispensing qualification - such as NPA or Buttercups.
• Has hands-on experience in pharmacy dispensing and understands the processes involved in safe medicines handling.
• Friendly, approachable and professional.
• Accurate and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable using IT systems.
• Confident communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality, patient safety and appropriate escalation.

Please note:

This vacancy is not suitable for applicants seeking their first pharmacy role or relying solely on academic healthcare qualifications. Applicants must meet the essential qualification and practical experience requirements at the point of application.

Benefits

We believe our staff are our greatest asset, and we're committed to supporting their wellbeing, development and career progression. We offer:

• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop a career within Primary Care and Pharmacy Services.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Staff events and social activities.
• Staff discount schemes.
• Free on-site parking at participating practices.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patient care within your local community.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Access to own transport and willingness to travel between PCN sites.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Previous practical experience working in a dispensing role
• Demonstrable understanding of pharmacy processes and medicines safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Good problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to working.
• Willingness to undertake role-specific training and maintain relevant knowledge.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in Primary Care or General Practice.
• Experience supporting medicines management or medicines optimisation services.
• Experience working with patients over the telephone and managing healthcare appointments.
• Experience using EMIS or other GP clinical systems.
• Experience liaising with community pharmacies, GP Practices and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Qualifications

• It is essential to have NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent such as NPA or Buttercups)
• GCSE's (or equivalent grades A-C) in Maths and English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Access to own transport and ready location in the area is essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team. Good problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Willingness to undertake training requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working in Primary Care or General Practice.
• Knowledge of medicines management processes.
• Experience working with patients over the telephone and managing healthcare appointments.

Qualifications

Essential

• It is essential to have NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent such as NPA or Buttercups).
• GCSE grades A-C in key subjects (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS.
• Good Microsoft office and Outlook skills.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team. Good problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Willingness to undertake training requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working in Primary Care or General Practice.
• Knowledge of medicines management processes.
• Experience working with patients over the telephone and managing healthcare appointments.

Qualifications

Essential

• It is essential to have NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent such as NPA or Buttercups).
• GCSE grades A-C in key subjects (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS.
• Good Microsoft office and Outlook skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Farnham Integrated Care Services Limited

Address

Farnham Centre for Health

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Farnham Integrated Care Services Limited

Address

Farnham Centre for Health

Hale Road

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 9QS

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians with medicines optimisation projects and day-to-day pharmacy services.
• Contacting patients to arrange blood tests, medication reviews and follow-up appointments.
• Liaising with community pharmacies, hospital teams and GP practices to resolve medication-related queries.
• Updating and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Supporting medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Assisting with prescribing initiatives, audits and service improvement projects.
• Helping to improve repeat prescribing processes and patient safety systems.
• Supporting delivery of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other enhanced services.
• Communicating medicines-related information to practice staff and healthcare professionals, escalating clinical queries appropriately.
• Attending team meetings and contributing ideas to improve patient care and service delivery.
• Promoting the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines.
• Working in accordance with relevant procedures, confidentiality requirements and patient safety standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a completed NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or an accepted equivalent dispensing qualification - such as NPA or Buttercups.
• Has hands-on experience in pharmacy dispensing and understands the processes involved in safe medicines handling.
• Friendly, approachable and professional.
• Accurate and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable using IT systems.
• Confident communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality, patient safety and appropriate escalation.

Please note:

This vacancy is not suitable for applicants seeking their first pharmacy role or relying solely on academic healthcare qualifications. Applicants must meet the essential qualification and practical experience requirements at the point of application.

Benefits

We believe our staff are our greatest asset, and we're committed to supporting their wellbeing, development and career progression. We offer:

• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop a career within Primary Care and Pharmacy Services.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Staff events and social activities.
• Staff discount schemes.
• Free on-site parking at participating practices.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patient care within your local community.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Access to own transport and willingness to travel between PCN sites.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Previous practical experience working in a dispensing role
• Demonstrable understanding of pharmacy processes and medicines safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Good problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to working.
• Willingness to undertake role-specific training and maintain relevant knowledge.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in Primary Care or General Practice.
• Experience supporting medicines management or medicines optimisation services.
• Experience working with patients over the telephone and managing healthcare appointments.
• Experience using EMIS or other GP clinical systems.
• Experience liaising with community pharmacies, GP Practices and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Qualifications

• It is essential to have NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent such as NPA or Buttercups)
• GCSE's (or equivalent grades A-C) in Maths and English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Access to own transport and ready location in the area is essential.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team. Good problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Willingness to undertake training requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working in Primary Care or General Practice.
• Knowledge of medicines management processes.
• Experience working with patients over the telephone and managing healthcare appointments.

Qualifications

Essential

• It is essential to have NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent such as NPA or Buttercups).
• GCSE grades A-C in key subjects (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS.
• Good Microsoft office and Outlook skills.