Detail of Role

Due to retirement Hedingham Medical Centre are looking to welcome two NVQ2 or equivalent qualified/trainee dispensers to join our friendly dedicated dispensary team in a semi-rural practice.

Salary dependant on experience
Hours: 16.0 to 37.5 per week

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, well-motivated and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, together with the ability to work well under pressure.

Knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage but full training will be provided. Flexibility is needed to provide holiday/sickness cover for colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling and dispensing acute and repeat medication.
• Dispensing controlled drugs and maintaining complete and accurate records.
• To process all relevant prescriptions accurately and efficiently as authorised by clinicians where appropriate in accordance with the principles of good practice.
• Managing medication and stock records.
• Liaising with clinicians, pharmacies and patients.
• Providing reception and administrative support.
• To assist the Dispensary Manager in ensuring effective financial control of the dispensary.

Hedingham Medical Centre is situated in the picturesque villages of Castle and Sible Hedingham, we are a dispensing practice committed to providing high quality, patient focused care to our population of 9350. Rated ‘Good’ by CQC in all areas, our team is enthusiastic and motivated.

You will be joining our team of 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GP’s, 3 ANP’s, 5 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA’s and our dedicated Dispensary, Reception and Administration teams.

Contact and apply to

If you would like to be part of our exceptional practice, please contact or send your CV to: [email protected]

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. We urge candidates to apply as early as possible.
Michelle Lilley Operations Manager
Hedingham Medical Centre, 10 Falcon Square, Castle Hedingham, CO9 3BY