Dispenser

Mendlesham Medical Group is looking to welcome a qualified dispenser to join our friendly and busy dispensary team. We are a well-established rural GP practice, providing care to our local community from Mendlesham Health Centre and Manor Farm Surgery, Bacton, with dispensary services operating from both sites.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and reliable individual who will play a full and active role within our multidisciplinary practice team and help us continue to provide a safe, efficient and patient-focused dispensing service

Main duties of the job

• Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GPs and prescribing nurses where appropriate, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme;
• Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor;
• Collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient;
• Process hospital letters;
• Process dossette boxes;
• Manage ordering stock and stock control;
• Answer and deal with dispensary phone enquiries;
• Monitor patients exemption status;
• Sort and dispose of unwanted/returned medication;
• Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the dispensary and surgery as directed by the either the dispensary manager or practice manager.

About us

Mendlesham Medical Group is a friendly, well-established rural GP practice based in the heart of Suffolk. We provide primary care services from Mendlesham Health Centre and Manor Farm Surgery in Bacton, supporting approximately 8,000 patients across Mendlesham, Bacton and the surrounding villages.

Our practice brings together a dedicated multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, dispensary staff, care navigators and administrative colleagues, all working together to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.

Why work with us?

We aim to provide an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to contribute to the continued development of the practice.

We recognise that delivering excellent patient care depends on having a committed and supported workforce. We therefore encourage teamwork, open communication and opportunities for learning and development.

For the right candidate, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established practice, work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful contribution to healthcare within our local community.

Benefits include:

• NHS Pension Scheme, where eligible.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Support for training and professional development.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Free on-site parking.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,812.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29952-1

Job locations

The Health Centre, Chapel Rd

Mendlesham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 5SQ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this

role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this

role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• At least a Diploma Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical and medication knowledge;
• Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting;
• The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career;
• The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making;
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach;
• Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• At least a Diploma Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical and medication knowledge;
• Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting;
• The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career;
• The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making;
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach;
• Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication 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

Primary Care Careers

Address

The Health Centre, Chapel Rd

Mendlesham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 5SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

The Health Centre, Chapel Rd

Mendlesham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 5SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this

role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Qualifications

Essential

• At least a Diploma Level 2 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical and medication knowledge;
• Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting;
• The commitment to continue to learn new clinical skills and develop your career;
• The confidence to work as part of a busy GP multi-disciplinary practice team and using your own initiative in decision making;
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach;
• Excellent patient facing inter-personal communication skills.