Dispensing Assistant / Trainee Dispensing Assistant

Pharmacy2U; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online pharmacy in Leeds is seeking a Dispensing Assistant/Trainee to support prescription dispensing. You'll ensure compliance with quality standards in a high-volume, target-driven environment. Candidates should have GCSEs in Math's and English, ideally with an NVQ Level 2 qualification, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Employee discount site

Discounted gyms

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) Math's and English Grade C or above required.
• Desirable to hold an NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistants qualification or willingness to participate.
• Basic IT skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Dispense all prescriptions accurately in a high-volume environment.
• Support the clinical team with daily activities.
• Meet internal targets for dispensing quality and accuracy.
• Adhere to all legal and company requirements.

Skills

GCSE Math's and English Grade C or above

NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistants qualification or willingness to participate

IT literacy with basic Excel skills

Drive, initiative, and proactivity

Ability to work in a team and individually

Prioritizing and organizing tasks

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

GCSE in Math's and English Grade C or above

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Assistants

Job description

Role:Dispensing Assistant/Trainee Dispensing Assistant

Location: Leeds (LS15)

Salary:£12.45 to £13.10 per hour, plus extensive benefits

Contract type:Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30am to 5:30 pm, Mon-Fri

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

As a Dispensing Assistant/Trainee, you will play a key role in supporting the accurate and timely dispensing of prescriptions in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You’ll help ensure all prescriptions are processed within set performance targets, maintain high standards through effective quality control measures, and communicate regularly with the wider pharmacy team.

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance (Aviva)

Employee discount site

Discounted gyms(via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social events throughout the year

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)

Long service bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Blue light card

Hybrid working

Commitment to CPD/training

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Ensure all prescriptions received are dispensed daily, in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Support the clinical team with day-to-day activities
• Comply with P2U dispensary operations procedure and meet internal targets for dispensing quality and accuracy
• Adhere to all legal, ethical, professional and company requirements
• Meeting set targets for individuals and team to meet business targets
• Taking ownership of prescription labelling and accuracy
• Working with key teams across the business (customer service, purchasing, operations & pharmacists
• Ensuring that the workplace remains fun, relaxed and friendly

Who are we looking for?

• GCSE (or equivalent) Math's and English Grade C or above
• It would be desirable if applicants held an NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistants qualification OR be willing to participate in NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistants Course on completion of 3 months service
• IT literate with the ability to use Excel at a basic level
• Demonstrate drive, initiative and proactivity in role
• Proven ability to work both as part of a bigger team and individually
• Ability to priorities and organise tasks and workload
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

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