Dispenser

About the Role

As a Dispenser in our pharmacy team, you will play a vital role supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure the controlled and efficient delivery of pharmacy and health services. Your duties will include dispensing prescriptions safely, advising customers, and assisting with daily pharmacy operations within the store setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescriptions while ensuring safe medication supply including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and prescription collection.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff in-store to help manage and deliver pharmacy services.
• Provide patients with guidance about their medications and escalate any concerns to the pharmacist as needed.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain legal and safe dispensing practices.
• Stay informed about the latest industry technology and operational processes to enhance efficiency and patient care.
• Assist patients in managing their repeat prescriptions effectively to ensure medication adherence and minimize waste.

Professional Development

Opportunity to engage with new dispensing systems that improve patient safety and allow more patient-focused time. We offer ongoing training and career advancement paths, including pathways to become a Pharmacy Technician or join store leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Completion of Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent, or currently pursuing and having completed the first year of an MPharm degree.
• Eligible to work in the UK with valid right to work documentation; sponsorship is not provided.
• Experience in community pharmacy is preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly wage ranges from £13.92 up to £16.64 depending on location within London.

• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Generous employee discount.
• Enhanced parental leave pay and a gift card for new or adopting parents.
• Flexible benefits options.
• Access to 24/7 confidential support services through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Information

This role is based in-store; remote applicants will not be considered. UK-based candidates with appropriate qualifications and work rights are prioritized. All candidates will undergo required pre-employment checks including DBS, PVG, or Access NI depending on the region. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity, diversity, and providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment.