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DispenserNHS

Colchester, CO3 0PZ Permanent £13.20
Posted 14 September 2026 Closing date 13 October 2026
Colchester Rail Station (2.5 miles, direct) Epping Underground Station (33.8 miles, direct) Colchester North Park-and-Ride (3.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Pharmacy Dispenser, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring patients receive accurate and timely medication support. In this engaging position, you will assist Dispensary Manager and team by preparing and dispensing prescriptions, managing medication inventories, and providing exceptional patient care. Your energetic approach will contribute to a positive Dispensary environment, helping patients feel confident and cared for with every interaction.

Main duties of the job

  • Accurately dispense prescribed medication ensuring correct dosage and labelling.
  • Assist with medication administration procedures, including preparing and delivering medications to patients or healthcare providers.
  • Manage inventory levels by restocking shelves, checking expiration dates, and recording medication stock movements diligently.
  • Provide friendly and professional patient care by answering questions about medications, usage instructions, and safety precautions.
  • Maintain detailed records of dispensed medications, patient interactions, and inventory transactions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Support the Dispensary team during busy periods by organizing supplies and assisting with administrative tasks as needed.
  • Follow all safety protocols and hygiene standards to uphold a secure and clean dispensary environment.

Job description

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

About us

Winstree Medical Practice have two sites, Winstree Road in Stanway and Malting Green Road, in Layer De La Haye. We are a semi-rural surgery with a patient list of 9000 and growing. We are part of a well lead PCN which provides us with a varied team of clinicians to work within our surgery.

Our overarching objective is to deliver the highest standard of care. We work collaboratively with colleagues in the NHS, public and community services to make as much of an impact to improving patient access and care. Patient-centred care is a firm belief in our network, and we are looking for energetic and proactive individuals that will enjoy working within our team.

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