Pharmacy Dispenser – Community Store

About the role

As a Dispenser you will join the pharmacy team in a UK store, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe and efficient pharmacy services. You will interact directly with patients, helping them understand their medicines and promoting health and wellness.

Key responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions while ensuring safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labelling, endorsing and collection.
• Work with pharmacy staff to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
• Provide advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the pharmacist when needed.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures to guarantee legal and safe dispensing.
• Stay updated on store innovations and operational processes.
• Support patients in managing repeat prescriptions and medication adherence.
• Utilise new dispensing technologies to improve safety and free time for patient interaction.

Required profile

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently studying MPharm with at least the first year completed.
• Current, valid UK right to work (no visa sponsorship).
• Experience in community pharmacy is desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hourly rate £13.92 – £16.64 depending on location.
• Discretionary Christmas gift payment.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave and gift card.
• Flexible benefits scheme and 24/7 counselling via TELUS Health.
• Training opportunities, including pathways to Pharmacy Technician or store leadership roles.