Part time dispenser

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Dispensing Pharmacy Operations Controlled Drugs Handling Patient Medication Records Standard Operating Procedures Communication Skills Attention to Detail Customer Service

FULL DESCRIPTION

Part time dispenser

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a part time dispenser. The role is 20-27.5 hours per week, with shifts between 8:30am and 6pm. Salary £13.97 per hour. Permanent contract. Closing date: 18 May 2026.

Main Duties

  • Accurately dispense repeat prescriptions within 5 working days.
  • Comply with legal regulations for Controlled Drugs.
  • Update patient medication records.
  • Dispense private prescriptions per SOPs.
  • Manage prescription handouts and process NHS fees.
  • Process repeat prescription requests via various channels.
  • Handle patient queries regarding prescriptions.

About the Practice

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] was established in the 1950s and now cares for almost 10,000 patients. It is an approved training practice with a strong commitment to NHS public ownership and high-quality care.

Details

  • Date posted: 06 May 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.97 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference: A1435-26-0002
  • Location: 39 Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SW

Person Specification

Behaviours (Essential)

  • Willingness to learn clinical systems
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Hard working, reliable, resourceful
  • Continuous learning
  • Self-motivated
  • Organised and task-focused
  • Works under pressure
  • Desire to provide quality patient service
  • Diplomatic
  • Team working
  • Flexible and adaptable

Experience (Essential)

  • Working in a dispensary or pharmacy
  • Working with SOPs
  • Practical experience of teamwork
  • Customer service with diverse patients
  • Using own initiative

Skills (Essential)

  • Excellent communication
  • Good IT skills
  • Independent work with initiative
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Workload and deadline management
  • Attention to detail, methodical
  • Flexibility for extra hours
  • Change management
  • Following instructions
  • Conflict management
  • Problem solving

Qualifications (Essential)

  • Relevant Dispensing/Pharmacy Sciences NVQ2 or equivalent, or registered Pharmacy Technician
  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Employer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 39 Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SW. Website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. For questions contact Practice Manager Katie Williams at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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