Dispensary Technician
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Penistone Group Practice Dispensary Technician
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Dispensary Team at this busy GP Training Practice.
We currently have a practice list size of around 16,500 patients.
We have a team of Partners, GP`s, GP ST3`s, Nurses, HCA`s, Receptionist, Administrators & Medical Secretaries.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, demonstrate excellent communication skills and provide a high level of customer service.
Dispensary experience would be beneficial, the successful candidate will be required to train for a dispensary NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Duties will be undertaken at the main surgery in Penistone plus travelling to our branch sites in Silkstone & Thurgoland.
Own vehicle is essential
About us
Salary will be commensurate with experience with the current salary scale £25,176 - £27,047 (f.t.e 37 hours) depending on experience and qualifications.
The post will be 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri) between the hours of 8am & 7pm.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A1494-26-0004
Job locations
19 High Street
Penistone
Sheffield
S36 6BR
United Kingdom
Thurgoland Surgery
Roper Lane
Thurgoland
Sheffield
S35 7AA
United Kingdom
Silkstone Health Centre
High Street
Silkstone
Barnsley
S75 4JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operate the repeat prescription system according to guidelines.
- Dispense medicines from prescriptions with regard to the correct patient, drug type, amount and strength.
- Issue prescribed medications to patients.
- Assist with the daily ordering of drugs in accordance with usage and turnover.
- When necessary, make deliveries of medication to patients at home.
- Note, and act upon, any drug alert notifications or other notifications relating to the purchase, storage or dispensing of any drug.
- Assist in keeping the dispensary and its stores, clean and in good order.
- Assist in keeping all dispensing records according to statutory requirements and Practice protocols.
- At branch surgeries, book appointments for patients and check in their arrival for appointments.
- Ensure that action needed, or messages to be passed on to any patient are notified promptly to the appropriate clinical or administrative staff according to the patient note protocol.
- Give any necessary assistance to the practice doctors and nurses and dispensary manager.
- According to shift, open and close the surgery at the beginning and end of each session, adhering to appropriate security procedures.
- Limited reception duties at branch sites.
- Any other tasks as details to dispensary staff by the dispensary manager, doctors or business manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operate the repeat prescription system according to guidelines.
- Dispense medicines from prescriptions with regard to the correct patient, drug type, amount and strength.
- Issue prescribed medications to patients.
- Assist with the daily ordering of drugs in accordance with usage and turnover.
- When necessary, make deliveries of medication to patients at home.
- Note, and act upon, any drug alert notifications or other notifications relating to the purchase, storage or dispensing of any drug.
- Assist in keeping the dispensary and its stores, clean and in good order.
- Assist in keeping all dispensing records according to statutory requirements and Practice protocols.
- At branch surgeries, book appointments for patients and check in their arrival for appointments.
- Ensure that action needed, or messages to be passed on to any patient are notified promptly to the appropriate clinical or administrative staff according to the patient note protocol.
- Give any necessary assistance to the practice doctors and nurses and dispensary manager.
- According to shift, open and close the surgery at the beginning and end of each session, adhering to appropriate security procedures.
- Limited reception duties at branch sites.
- Any other tasks as details to dispensary staff by the dispensary manager, doctors or business manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Dispensary Qualification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Dispensary Qualification
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
Penistone Group Practice
Address
19 High Street
Penistone
Sheffield
S36 6BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.penistonegrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Penistone Group Practice
Address
19 High Street
Penistone
Sheffield
S36 6BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.penistonegrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Dispensary Manager
Neil Short
01226762424
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A1494-26-0004
Job locations
19 High Street
Penistone
Sheffield
S36 6BR
United Kingdom
Thurgoland Surgery
Roper Lane
Thurgoland
Sheffield
S35 7AA
United Kingdom
Silkstone Health Centre
High Street
Silkstone
Barnsley
S75 4JH
United Kingdom
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