Job summary
Rye Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Dispenser (NVQ 2) to join our friendly team on a full time basis.

Main duties of the job

• To pick and dispense medication
• Stock Control - ordering
• Handing out prescriptions
• Dealing with queries - telephone and face to face
• Information input onto surgery system

About us
You would be working within a friendly team of six so we require a reliable team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for patient care.

Benefits we offer are free on-site parking and to join the NHS Pension Scheme.

Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to have a Pharmacy Dispenser NVQ level 2 qualification, with at least 1 year experience in working in Pharmacy or Dispensary environment.

You will be working as a part of a friendly and dedicated team to deliver the Practices core ethos: to provide high quality, patient focused, primary healthcare in a responsive, supportive and courteous manner whilst ensuring all staff and patients are treated with dignity, honesty and respect.

Core duties but not limited to the role are:

• Process and interpret prescriptions efficiently and accurately
• Pick items efficiently, accurately and check own work for errors
• Identify erroneous components on an order
• Ensure effective stock rotation and that products picked have an acceptable shelf life
• Working knowledge of GPhC regulations on dispensing practices (i.e. labelling, storage, hygiene requirements)
• Complete documentation as required by organisational procedures and regulatory standards
• Preferred experience with monitored Dosage System (MDS)

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified to NVQ 2 Dispenser

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy or GP Practice - minimum one year

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.90 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: A5366-26-0001

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Dispensary Manager, Emma Ferguson, emma.ferguson7@nhs.net, 01797223333

Employer details
Employer name: Rye Medical Centre
Employer's website: Apply through our website

The closing date is 31 December 2026.