Company Name
Rowhedge & University of Essex Medical Practice
All Locations
Rowhedge
Advertising Salary
TBC
Function
Pharmacy Support
Careers Site Advertising End Date
13 Sep 2026
Vacancy ID
29934

About the Role

Rowhedge & University of Essex Medical Practice have an exciting new opportunity for a qualified part time dispenser to join our friendly and busy team working in our dispensary.

The role is for 20.5 hours per week working 4 days per week. The post holder may on occasion be required to provide extra dispensary cover during holiday or sickness.

The role is dealing with all aspects of the dispensary including:-

  • Issue of repeats – paper and EPS from online/email/ paper requests
  • Monitoring of medication reviews
  • Dealing with all patient enquiries and liaising with clinical team
  • Preparing and dispensing medication
  • NHS script and non NHS fees
  • Endorsing prescriptions and preparing scripts for PPD submission
  • Ordering, accepting deliveries and “checking in” of stock
  • Cash up till
  • Follow/monitor/write SOP’s (Standard operating Procedures) in line with good practice and DSQS (Dispensing Services Quality Scheme)
  • Deal with outside agencies and NEECCG representatives where appropriate

Interviews will be carried out for successful applicants and we reserve the right to retract the advert if a suitable person is found before the end date.

About the Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require the following;

  • NVQ level 2 qualified in Dispensing
  • Deal sensitively with any patient complaints
  • Basic IT skills
  • Organisational skills and the ability to work alone with confidence
  • SystmOne experience is desirable however full training will be given

About Us

Rowhedge & University of Essex Medical Practice is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to both the local community and university population. Our dedicated team of GPs, nurses, and support staff work collaboratively to deliver accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care in a professional and welcoming environment.

Serving a diverse patient population, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including general medical care, preventative health support, chronic disease management, and student health services. We understand the unique needs of both residents and students, and tailor our care to support individuals at every stage of life.

At our practice, we place strong emphasis on communication, respect, and continuity of care. We aim to create a supportive atmosphere where patients feel comfortable discussing their health concerns and confident in the care they receive.

By combining modern medical expertise with a community-focused approach, Rowhedge & University of Essex Medical Practice strives to promote long-term wellbeing and deliver responsive, reliable healthcare for all our patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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