Job Description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an

experienced Dispenser/Technician

to work within our busy pharmacy. We are a small forward thinking family run independent pharmacy group offering a wide range of pharmacy services and embracing automation. We possess a great team spirit where our team are like family. If you wish to join an organization which values its team then please apply via indeed.

Job details:

Join a friendly and loyal team with a great "family feel" within a busy community pharmacy Located in Weoley Castle, South Birmingham with excellent bus links Further training opportunities and progression available Apply via Indeed by

21st November 2025.

Pay can be negotiated depending on prior pharmacy experience, qualifications and responsibilities taken.*
Prior Pharmacy experience preferred.

Duties:

To work as part of a team of technicians and dispensers to ensure the smooth running of our dispensary and our MDS hub on a day to day basis ensuring all daily/weekly/monthly goals are met. To be responsible for ordering repeat prescriptions, blister pack patient prescriptions, liaising with patients, surgeries and care homes where required. Dispensing where required. To be responsible for the running of our dispensary and assisting with our MDS hub where needed. To proactively assist in growing the pharmacy script and patient services business. Build relationships with patients, customers, GP surgeries, suppliers and other local health professionals. To undertake Prescription dispensing in accordance with SOP's efficiently and accurately. To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within their competence. To manage stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the dispensary. To respond to telephone and face-to-face queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature from patients or their representatives and to refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate. To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care. To manage and oversee the service provision to care homes and community patients including the preparation of Monitored Dosage Systems to deadlines. To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services and assist with the provision of those services where appropriate. Maintain high dispensary housekeeping standards. To comply with GPHC/NHSe standards for pharmacy and associated requirements. To assist where required with Dispensary paperwork/admin under direction of pharmacy manager.
This position, subject to candidate experience/capability may lead into a store supervisory role.

Personal specification:

Qualified to level at least 2 NVQ, BTEC or Diploma in pharmacy service skills and pharmaceutical science (preferred but not crucial as training will be provided) Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Excellent team working skills and ability to lead. High level of IT literacy At least 1 years community pharmacy experience Organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines. A commitment to the care of patients.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 14.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Please outline your skills/qualities which make you ideal for this position: Please outline your past experience (duties, responsibilities, successes etc):
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Community pharmacy: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person