Company Name
The Holbrook & Shotley Practice | Holbrook Surgery
All Locations
Ipswich
Advertising Salary
DOE
Function
Pharmacy Support
Careers Site Advertising End Date
12 Oct 2026
Vacancy ID
30043

About the Role

The Holbrook & Shotley Practice is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Dispenser to join our friendly and supportive team on a part-time basis for 18 hours per week. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some dispensing, pharmacy, healthcare, or customer service experience who is keen to develop a career in dispensing within a busy GP practice. Full training and support towards a recognised dispensing qualification will be provided.

Main duties will include:

  • Dispensing medication accurately under supervision.
  • Assisting with prescription processing and stock management.
  • Providing excellent customer service to patients.
  • Ordering, receiving and checking pharmaceutical stock.
  • Maintaining accurate records and complying with dispensing regulations.
  • Supporting the wider dispensary and clinical teams as required.

If you are looking to build a rewarding career in healthcare and would like to join our dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Experience in a dispensing, pharmacy, healthcare, or customer-facing role.
  • Organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Good IT and administrative skills.
  • Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About Us

The Holbrook and Shotley Practice is a GP Practice across two surgery sites.  We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our 8000 patients. Our practice team comprises three GP partners, two salaried GPs, supported by a highly experienced team of nurses, dispensers, paramedics, and a reception team.
 
We offer: 
  • Full training and support
  • Opportunity to undertake a recognised dispensing qualification
  • A friendly and supportive working environment
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Opportunities for career progression
 

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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