Dispenser

Overview

The Dispenser plays a vital role within our pharmacy team, supporting pharmacists and healthcare staff to deliver safe and efficient pharmacy services. Based in-store in the UK, you will engage with patients, carefully dispense prescriptions, and provide informed advice to promote health and wellness.

Key Duties

• Accurately dispense prescriptions while ensuring the safe supply of medicines including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and handling collections.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services effectively.
• Offer patient care and medicine-related guidance, passing queries to the pharmacist when necessary.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures to maintain safe and legal dispensing practices.
• Stay informed about new technologies and operational processes that enhance store functions.
• Assist patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines to promote adherence and minimize waste.

Continuous Development

You will be encouraged to engage with evolving in-store technologies that improve dispensing and patient safety. Ongoing training and career growth opportunities include pathways to become a Pharmacy Technician or join store leadership.

Requirements

• Completion of Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent, or progression through the first year of an MPharm degree.
• Valid UK right to work status; note that sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is not available for this position.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a community pharmacy environment is advantageous.

Benefits

• A discretionary Christmas gift payment.
• Generous staff discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay along with gift cards for new parents.
• Flexible benefits program tailored to suit individual needs.
• Access to 24/7 confidential counseling and support services through an Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Information

This in-store role is limited to candidates with valid UK work rights and relevant pharmacy qualifications. Applications from outside the UK will only be considered if appropriate qualifications and work eligibility can be validated. Successful candidates must undergo pre-employment checks such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI depending on location. Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity, with provisions to accommodate applicants requiring adjustment during recruitment. We also follow a fair policy when considering applicants with criminal records, assessing cases individually.

Hiring Process

After reviewing applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the hiring manager. Flexibility in working hours, including part-time and job-sharing arrangements, can be discussed during recruitment.