Dispenser

Allied Pharmacies Ltd; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Pharmacies Ltd in Newton Abbot is seeking a qualified Dispenser to join a friendly, community-focused pharmacy team. You will deliver safe, accurate pharmacy services to local patients with care and professionalism.

You’ll work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals in a supportive environment, maintaining patient safety, managing stock, and providing excellent service at the counter and by phone. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• A recognised Dispensing qualification (NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a community pharmacy setting
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable manner
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• A reliable, flexible and professional approach to your work

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispensing prescriptions in line with legal and professional standards
• Providing a friendly, helpful service to patients at the counter and over the phone
• Managing stock, including ordering, receiving deliveries and rotating medicines
• Supporting the pharmacist with day-to-day tasks and workflow
• Maintaining accurate records and following standard operating procedures
• Contributing to a clean, organised and welcoming pharmacy environment

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Are you a qualified Dispenser looking to join a friendly, community-focused pharmacy team?

We have an exciting opportunity at Allied Pharmacy in Newton Abbot, where you'll play a key role in delivering safe, accurate and caring pharmacy services to our local patients.

As part of our team, you'll work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals in a supportive environment, helping to ensure every patient receives the medication and advice they need with efficiency and compassion.

Key responsibilities:

• Accurately dispensing prescriptions in line with legal and professional standards
• Providing a friendly, helpful service to patients at the counter and over the phone
• Managing stock, including ordering, receiving deliveries and rotating medicines
• Supporting the pharmacist with day-to-day tasks and workflow
• Maintaining accurate records and following standard operating procedures
• Contributing to a clean, organised and welcoming pharmacy environment

What we're looking for:

• A recognised Dispensing qualification (NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a community pharmacy setting
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable manner
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• A reliable, flexible and professional approach to your work

If you're passionate about community pharmacy and want to make a real difference to patients in Newton Abbot, we'd love to hear from you.