Apprentice Dispenser in Dispensing GP Surgery
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Company: Wateringbury Surgery
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Location: MAIDSTONE, ME18 5SS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £11,471.42 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000057848
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Application Deadline Date: 23/10/2026
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Start Date: 02/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday 14:00-18:00 Tuesday 09:00-18:00 including one hour unpaid lunchbreak Wednesday day off Thursday 09:00-18:00 1ncluding one hour unpaid lunchbreak Friday 13:00-18:00
Brief Description
Apprentice Dispenser
Join our friendly dispensing GP practice and start a rewarding career in healthcare. Learn while you earn, gaining a recognised qualification and hands-on experience supporting patients with their medication. If you're organised, eager to learn and enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.
Future Prospects
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship and qualification as a Dispenser, there may be opportunities to progress to Dispensary Manager, Pharmacy Technician training or other healthcare and management roles within primary care and pharmacy services. We are committed to supporting the development of talented individuals who wish to build a long-term career in healthcare.
Vacancy Detail
- Preparing and dispensing repeat prescriptions under supervision.
- Selecting and labelling medication accurately.
- Checking prescriptions against patient records and dispensing instructions.
- Assisting patients collecting their medication.
- Answering routine medication and dispensing queries.
- Ordering, receiving and unpacking pharmaceutical stock.
- Monitoring stock levels and checking expiry dates.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and secure dispensary.
- Updating patient and dispensing records accurately.
- Filing prescriptions and other dispensing paperwork.
- Liaising with GPs, pharmacists and other practice staff.
- Learning about medicines, dispensing procedures and patient safety requirements.
- Following confidentiality, health and safety, and NHS guidelines.
- Supporting the team to ensure patients receive their medication promptly and safely.
- Participating in apprenticeship training, assessments and workplace learning activities.
Other Information
- Successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately.
- Professional appearance and behaviour at all times.
- Willingness to complete all apprenticeship training and coursework alongside workplace learning.
- Ability to work accurately and pay close attention to detail in a busy healthcare environment.
- Comfortable spending periods of time standing and moving around the dispensary.
- Flexibility to work within the practice opening hours.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service and patient care.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A genuine interest in healthcare and supporting the local community.