Dispenser

About the Role

Join our pharmacy team as a Dispenser where you will play a vital role by supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy and healthcare services effectively and safely. This position is based in-store across various locations including Bishop Auckland and selected London locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately ensuring the safe supply of medicines through processes such as ordering, labeling, endorsing, and collection.
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare team members to assist in managing and providing pharmacy services.
• Offer guidance and care to patients regarding medicines and escalate queries to the Pharmacist when necessary.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to guarantee safe and legal dispensing.
• Stay current with innovations and operational protocols within the store pharmacy.
• Help patients manage their prescriptions effectively to support adherence and minimize medication waste.
• Utilize evolving in-store technologies to enhance traditional dispensing workflows, improving patient safety and increasing time available for patient engagement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Completion of Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent), or enrolment with completion of first year in an MPharm program.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Experience in community pharmacy is desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Information

• Hourly pay ranges from £13.92, increasing up to £16.64 in certain London locations.
• The position is based onsite; remote applications or applicants without UK qualifications and valid work rights will not be progressed.
• A pre-employment screening process including DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks will be conducted depending on location.
• We are committed to equal opportunities and provide reasonable adjustments to applicants requiring support during recruitment.

Benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous employee discount
• Enhanced parental leave benefits including maternity, paternity, adoption leave pay, and gift card for new parents or adopters
• Flexible benefits scheme catering to diverse employee needs
• Access to a 24/7 confidential counselling and support service via TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme

Why Join Us?

We seek individuals who care deeply and are committed to making a positive impact. You will become part of a company that is continuously evolving and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic selves and maximize their potential.

Recruitment Process

After reviewing applications, successful candidates will be invited for an interview with the hiring manager. We welcome discussions on flexible working arrangements such as part-time and job shares where the role is advertised full-time.