Dispenser - Zero Hour

Avicenna; Bude; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Avicenna is seeking a Qualified Dispenser to join our community pharmacy team. You will dispense prescriptions accurately, verify stock, and provide friendly advice to patients in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.

We value patient safety, attention to detail, and a caring, confident approach when interacting with customers. Join us to contribute to a better, patient-centred pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing is essential.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment, ideally in community pharmacy or retail.
• Friendly, caring, and confident when interacting with patients.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient safety and excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispensing prescriptions and preparing (MDS).
• Verifying prescriptions and checking stock availability.
• Providing outstanding customer service and advice.
• Supporting other pharmacy services and spotting opportunities for growth or improvement.
• Helping identify possible drug interactions and ensuring appropriate follow-up with the pharmacist.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing

Customer-focused

Detail-oriented

Patient safety awareness

Communication with patients

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Dispensing

Job description

Do you have the ability to build meaningful relationships with customers?

If you're a Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment — this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

At Avicenna, we’re not just a community pharmacy. We’re a movement to make pharmacy better. Better for our People. Better for our Patients. Better for our Planet.

Your Role as a Qualified Dispenser:

As a key member of our pharmacy team, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, efficient, and friendly service to the local community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately dispensing prescriptions and preparing (MDS).
• Verifying prescriptions and checking stock availability.
• Providing outstanding customer service and advice.
• Supporting other pharmacy services and spotting opportunities for growth or improvement.
• Helping identify possible drug interactions and ensuring appropriate follow-up with the pharmacist.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• NVQ Level 2 qualified in Pharmacy Dispensing (essential).
• Experienced in a customer-focused environment — ideally in community pharmacy or retail.
• Friendly, caring, and confident when interacting with patients.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient safety and excellent service.

If you’re enthusiastic about healthcare and want to be part of a team that truly cares, you’ll fit right in.

What We Offer:

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. When you join Avicenna, you’ll receive:

• Competitive base salary
• Further accredited training & clear career progression
• Staff discounts on leading brands and all Avicenna pharmacy goods

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Generous annual leave
• Pension contributions with The People’s Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support
• My Avicenna Wellbeing Platform – tools to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

Why Choose Avicenna?

At Avicenna, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that by supporting, empowering, and investing in our teams, we create a pharmacy experience that truly puts patients first.

We focus on building real careers and a workplace where you’re valued. When our people thrive, so do our pharmacies and that means better care, better service, and healthier communities.

Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of community pharmacy.