Dispenser

Position Overview

As a Dispenser at our retail pharmacy, you will play a vital role on the pharmacy team, supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure efficient and safe delivery of pharmacy services. This on-site role involves engaging with patients, managing prescription dispensing, and offering healthcare advice to help customers make informed health decisions.

Key Duties

• Accurately dispense prescriptions while safely managing medicine supply including ordering, labelling, endorsing, and prescription collection.
• Collaborate with healthcare colleagues in the store to facilitate the management and execution of pharmacy services.
• Advise patients on medicine usage and direct complex queries to the pharmacist.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures to maintain safe and legal dispensing.
• Stay informed about store innovations and follow operational protocols.
• Assist patients in managing prescriptions, promoting medication adherence, and reducing waste.
• Utilize advanced store technologies aimed at enhancing dispensing processes to improve patient safety and increase time available for patient interaction.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent, or currently pursuing MPharm with first year completed.
• Valid UK right to work documentation; no Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship available.
• Community pharmacy experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits and Development

• Competitive hourly pay starting at £13.92, reaching up to £16.64 in certain London areas.
• Discretionary Christmas gift payment.
• Generous employee discount.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay plus gift card for new parents.
• Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs.
• Access to 24/7 counseling and wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuous learning and career progression opportunities, including training for Pharmacy Technician roles and store leadership positions.

Additional Information

This role requires completion of pre-employment checks such as DBS, PVG or Access NI depending on location. The employer supports inclusivity and equal opportunity policies, committing to reasonable interview adjustments and considering applicants with criminal records on a case-by-case basis. The position is in-store within the UK; remote or overseas applicants without valid UK qualifications and work rights will not be considered.