- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 13 – GBP 16 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 or equivalent; alternatively, first year completion of MPharm degree.
- Eligibility
- Candidates must have valid UK qualifications and legal right to work in the UK. Applications from outside the UK will not be considered unless confirmed qualifications and work rights are evidenced. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
Role Overview
Join our pharmacy team as a Dispenser, where you will collaborate closely with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient pharmaceutical and healthcare service delivery. Your daily work will include managing prescriptions, advising patients on medication, and providing excellent customer service within the store environment located in the UK.
Primary Duties
- Dispense prescriptions accurately, including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and facilitating prescription collection while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
- Collaborate with other healthcare staff to support the pharmacy's service management and delivery.
- Offer knowledgeable advice to patients on medicines, directing complex queries to pharmacists.
- Adhere stringently to Standard Operating Procedures to maintain the safe, legal dispensing of prescriptions.
- Stay informed on store innovations and comply with operational protocols.
- Assist patients in managing prescriptions effectively, including supporting medicine adherence and minimizing waste.
- Utilize and adapt to advanced dispensing technologies to enhance patient safety and service efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must have completed or be pursuing the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 qualification (or equivalent) or be partway through the first year of an MPharm degree.
- Must hold a current, valid right to work in the UK; sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is not provided.
- Prior experience in community pharmacy is advantageous but not essential.
Employee Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
- Generous staff discounts to enjoy.
- Enhanced paid leave for maternity, paternity, or adoption alongside supportive gift cards.
- Flexible benefits scheme tailored to employee needs.
- Access to 24/7 counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
Additional Information
This position is based in-store within the United Kingdom; remote applicants or those without appropriate UK qualifications and work rights will not be considered. We promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Successful applicants must complete pre-employment checks suitable to their region, such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks. We support applicants with criminal convictions on an individual basis.
Note: Salary ranges from £13.92 to £16.64 per hour, varying by location, especially within London.
Minimum education
Master's Degree