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)

.

The role requires at least

32 hours per week

Mondays to Friday with occasional Saturday cover when needed. The pay offer will depend on experience.

The role requires an experienced dispenser who's attention to detail and dispensing efficiency has been proven. We require someone who likes technology and is savvy with different PMR systems. You must also be adept at dealing with different staffing dynamics, and patient demographics.

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.

Base Branch & Regular Shift

You will be based in our Chesterfield Drive branch in Ipswich unless assigned by the Area Manager to cover branches in and around Ipswich (Suffolk territory). Occasionally you may be asked to support branches up to 50 miles from Ipswich as per needs of the business but this will be agreed with you at that time.

Mileage will be paid if you are covering branches over 10 miles from your base branch, and this will be paid at 45p per mile excluding the first 10 miles of your daily journey.

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

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 2 years experience working in a UK pharmacy with the suitable UK qualification (minimum NVQ or in-house Boots/ Well/ Lloyds L2 equivalent). If you are a pharmacy technician or ACT, please expect mostly a dispensing role despite your qualification.

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

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional patient care by accurately dispensing medications efficiently 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 Our Branches & Operational Priority

Our branches in Ipswich area vary but we have close relationship with GPs with your base branch situated in a busy surgery. Most of our branches employ full time colleagues with regular pharmacist because we believe in service continuity to allow the pharmacist to prioritise providing frontline NHS care to community patients. Some of our branches dispense using monitored dose systems (trays) but we are limiting this. We supply to care homes in some branches mostly in original packs and provide e-MAR.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-12.85 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Day shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have a clean UK driving license and able to travel with your own vehicle to support branches around Ipswich and surrounding towns flexibly?
Experience:

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

Expected start date: 01/07/2025