Relief Dispenser

About the Role

As a Relief Dispenser, you will operate across multiple stores within a designated area, playing a vital role in supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure the secure and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services. This position is critical in providing personalized patient care by sharing healthcare knowledge to support informed health and wellness decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescriptions, ensuring the safe supply of medicines including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare team members in the store to assist in managing and delivering pharmacy services.
• Offer care and counsel patients on medicines, referring complex queries to the Pharmacist as necessary.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures to maintain safety and legality in dispensing.
• Stay informed about new in-store innovations and comply with operational protocols.
• Support patients in managing their prescriptions effectively to encourage adherence and minimize medicine waste.
• Coordinate with store teams to maintain continuity of patient care.
• Engage with evolving in-store technologies aimed at improving dispensing processes and enhancing patient safety.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Ability to travel flexibly across assigned geographical locations.
• Must have current and valid UK right to work; this role does not provide sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas.
• Previous community pharmacy experience is advantageous.

Benefits

• Discretionary Christmas gift payments.
• Generous staff discounts on products.
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, or adoption leave along with gift cards for new parents or adoptive parents.
• Flexible benefits scheme designed to cater to individual needs.
• Access to free, confidential, 24/7 counselling and support through the Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Information

This position is UK-based and remote applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the UK and possess relevant qualifications. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment screening including DBS, PVG or Access NI checks depending on location. The company is committed to equal opportunity and embraces workplace diversity, ensuring inclusive support for applicants including reasonable adjustments during interviews. Applications may be processed to accommodate part-time or job share arrangements when applicable.