Relief Dispenser

Position Overview

The role of Relief Dispenser involves working across multiple pharmacy locations within a designated area, supporting pharmacists and healthcare teams to deliver safe and efficient pharmacy services. You'll play a vital role in engaging with patients to understand their needs, dispensing prescriptions accurately, managing medicine sales, and providing advice to promote informed health choices.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions ensuring safe medication supply including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and collection processes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals within the store to facilitate pharmacy service management and delivery.
• Offer care guidance and medicine-related advice to patients, escalating queries to pharmacists as needed.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures to maintain legal and safety standards in dispensing.
• Stay informed of in-store innovations and comply with operational protocols.
• Assist patients in managing prescriptions efficiently to encourage medication adherence and reduce wastage.
• Coordinate communication with store teams to uphold continuous patient care.
• Engage with emerging technologies that enhance traditional dispensing and improve patient safety.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent certification.
• Flexible availability to travel across assigned locations within the geographical area.
• Valid UK right to work is mandatory; sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is not available.
• Experience in community pharmacy is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay starting at £13.92, reaching up to £16.64 depending on location.
• Discretionary Christmas gift payments.
• Generous employee discount programs.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay along with celebratory gift cards.
• Access to a flexible benefits scheme tailored to employee needs.
• Free 24/7 confidential counseling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Information

This is a UK-based onsite role; remote applications or candidates without valid UK work eligibility will not be considered. Applicants must be prepared to complete required pre-employment background checks such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI based on location. The employer supports diversity and inclusivity and operates a Ban the Box policy, considering applicants with criminal records fairly. Opportunities for career progression include training towards becoming a Pharmacy Technician or advancing into store leadership roles.