- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 13 – GBP 16 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor or first year of MPharm qualification
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the UK. Candidates without valid UK work status or relevant UK qualifications will not be considered. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role
Join our pharmacy team as a Dispenser at one of our stores where you’ll play a crucial role supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy and healthcare services safely and efficiently. You will engage directly with patients, helping them with prescriptions and providing informed advice using your healthcare expertise to support their health and well-being.
Key Duties
- Dispense prescriptions accurately and ensure the safe supply of medicines including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and collection management.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals in-store to assist in delivering pharmacy services.
- Provide patients with medicine-related care and guidance, referring queries to the pharmacist as necessary.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures to uphold legal and safe dispensing standards.
- Stay updated on in-store innovations and comply with operational protocols.
- Help patients manage prescriptions effectively to promote medication adherence and reduce waste.
You will also work with new technology systems designed to improve dispensing processes, enhancing patient safety and allowing more patient interaction time. Continuous training and development opportunities will be provided, with potential career progression to Pharmacy Technician or store leadership roles.
Qualifications and Experience
- Completion of Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or enrollment with completion of first year in an MPharm degree.
- Possess valid UK right to work; sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa is unavailable for this role.
- Experience in community pharmacy is advantageous but not mandatory.
Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas gift payment.
- Attractive staff discount on products.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay plus gift cards for new parents.
- Flexible benefits scheme tailored to individual needs.
- Access to free, round-the-clock counselling and support services via employee assistance program.
Other Information
This is an in-store position located in the UK; remote candidates will not be considered. Applicants must provide proof of UK eligibility to work. A pre-employment background check will be conducted after an offer is made, which may include DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks depending on location. The company strictly adheres to equal opportunity policies and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment to support applicants with disabilities.
Minimum education
Diploma / ITI / Vocational