Job Description

DISPENSER / Dispensing Assistant

Job Opportunity: Pharmacy Dispenser / Dispensing Assistant

We are looking for a dispenser or dispensing assistant with an

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent UK qualification (Scotland, Norther Ireland, or recognised in-house Pharmacy Training from Boots, Well, Lloyds etc)

. We can also support training transfer from Buttercups and Skills4Pharmacy if the training remains active and this must be endorsed by current mentor or the training provider.

The role requires at least

40 hours per week

Mondays to Friday, with an alternate Saturday option, one day off in the week with a permanent Saturday shift. The pay offer will depend on experience. You may need to cover Saturdays occasionally if you choose a Regular Shift Pattern, alternately, you can opt for alternate Saturday cover with 1 day off in the week.

Regular Shift:

Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm, with 1 hour unpaid break in between

As with most community pharmacy role, prolonged movement and standing during your shift is expected with light to medium lifting, reaching out and picking things from bottom shelves, and constant use of display equipment. Attention to detail is also essential and a caring communication style for patients, customers, and colleagues.

About Wellbeing Pharmacy

Wellbeing Pharmacy is a growing chain of pharmacies that has been serving local communities England for over a decade with patient care through entrepreneurship and dynamism at its heart. We are in the Top 5 growing independent chain in the UK and commended as a Top 10 Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Mid-Size Business of the Year in 2024, and in the Short List for Innovation by the Chemist and Druggist Awards in 2024.

We are a great company for business minded colleagues who understands the challenges of the community pharmacy sector, and the push by the NHS towards a community pharmacy that focuses on services and where income will be coming from. We can therefore provide a fast career progression for talented and hard working newcomers in the industry who are able to put the hours and outstanding commitment.

Required Experience:

- Minimum of 1 year experience working in a UK pharmacy.

Join us at Wellbeing Pharmacy to provide exceptional care and make a positive impact on our community through uncompromising patient care and sound business-aware mindset.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional patient care by accurately dispensing medications and offering guidance on their proper use. Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure the safe handling of medications according to the SOP, and the timely processing of prescriptions. Support the pharmacists in higher services patient intake by actively identifying opportunistic service gaps through effective patient and customer engagement and prescription items. Maintain inventory levels and assist in the management of pharmaceutical supplies. Educate patients on medication adherence and potential side effects. Uphold compliance with health regulations and pharmacy standards. Assist in the training of new pharmacy staff and contribute to a positive team environment.

About the Branch & Career Progression

The branch is located in a town in East Suffolk, with a good size community of patients and customers from a popular visitor draw.

Opportunities in progressing your career in this branch is very high if you show leadership, and the passion for meaningful patient engagement through supporting the pharmacist with high services uptake via identifying opportunistic services for every patient or customer contact. Of course, organised and efficient dispensing skills would be essential at a time when high productivity is needed in the industry.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

East Suffolk IP13: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

pharmacy working: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/06/2025