Job Description

JOB TITLE: RESPONSIBLE TO: Pharmacist

Job Summary: Wyvern Pharmacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pharmacy Dispenser/DISPENSER ASSISTANT

To provide a quick, efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to the patients of Wyvern Pharmacy, and to assist the Pharmacists in ensuring effective organisation of the Pharmacy

Pharmacy experience is preferable. Ideal candidate will have knowledge of retail or other healthcare related experience. Training will officially be provided and the ideal candidate will have a NVQ Level 2 qualification at the end of the 1st year of completion

Our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn't be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. So, it's important to us that along with safe working environments we offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits. Some of our most popular benefits are:

. NVQ level 2 as Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant qualification after 12 to 15 months

Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 1%)

Loyalty bonus to reward employees who stay with us and deliver outstanding results

Team bonus available if the team meets their requirements

Fantastic hours on offer working only Monday to Fridays - from 9am till 5:30pm. No weekend working required and no hassle

Dispensing Responsibilities (Ideal candidate will be able to achieve)

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription

Take orders and requests from patients over the phone

To answer any incoming phone calls appropriately

To be able to process incoming prescriptions from the doctors and label correctly

Ensure Controlled Drugs (CDs) are ordered, handled, recorded appropriately

Meeting and greeting patients politely, handing out prescriptions to patients or their representative, checking the patients name and address when handing them out

To collect NHS prescription charges due and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient

Dispense private prescriptions, calculating cost to the patient, ensure records of private prescription and charges are kept appropriately, issue receipt to the patients appropriately

To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and banked and a record kept of all financial transactions

Ensure all prescription money is balanced daily and queries resolved at the time of balancing.

To endorse paper prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms to the administrator for processing prior to sending off to the PPA

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the pharmacy with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock

Checking goods in received from suppliers appropriately in relation to the SOP's

To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order

Disposing of patient returned medications using the yellow bin, any CDs to be disposed of following the procedure

Preparing Blister packs where required (training provided if needed)

Ensuring all items are ready for the delivery service in an appropriate timely manner ready for the delivery driver

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service

Able to work efficiently and prioritise work load according to importance in order to get all work completed before the end of the day

- To help promote the pharmacy, services and private prescriptions by talking to people when they call over the phone

From the get go, you will be welcomed into the Wyvern Pharmacy family and will be the forefront of the business. You will have the opportunity to meet patients and talk to them over the phone from various ages. You have the opportunity to be part of the future with an electric car the company uses, which is important to us as a company to reduce our carbon footprint

We deliver a first-class service, so as part of your role you will be helping to increase the awareness to as many people who need the services of the pharmacy

We understand that you have a life and commitments outside of work, so we offer permanent contracts, guaranteed hours and a shift pattern to follow to make sure you can plan ahead, so whether you're looking for a stable full-time role, or something to keep you busy short-term, we have something to suit you. (Shift availability can vary based on business needs)

If you can deliver a best in class customer experience, then this is the job for you! Apply today, and our friendly Recruitment team will be in touch if your application is successful.

The Wyvern Pharmacy Recruitment Stages are:

Submit your application and CV Face to face or phone call interview to be booked 48 hour taster work experience in the Pharmacy Offer and start date confirmed
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you have a UK dispenser's qualification?
Experience:

UK Community Pharmacy: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/10/2025
Reference ID: Wyvern Pharmacy
Expected start date: 27/10/2025