Experienced Pharmacy Dispenser

HETHERINGTON GROUP HEALTHCARE LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare company is seeking an experienced Dispenser to join their team in London. The ideal candidate should have NVQ qualifications and a strong background in UK pharmacy, focusing on delivering excellent customer care. The role offers flexible part-time or full-time hours with various benefits including company events and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

Language training provided

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a UK Pharmacy is required.
• Preferred languages: Spanish, Polish, Italian.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process prescriptions accurately.
• Ensure efficient dispensary operations.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements.
• Engage with GPs to develop income streams.
• Assist with prescription receipt and sales.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Strong numeracy skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ2 (dispenser) or NVQ3 (technician) or equivalent

Job description

We have a vacancy for an experienced Dispenser to join our team.

We require a friendly, enthusiastic, team-player willing to be challenged as we grow our business. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be organized and keen to support colleagues in delivering the highest level of customer experience and patient care.

Duties will include:

• Assembling and processing prescriptions accurately and efficiently
• Delivering efficient dispensary operations and ensuring losses are minimised.
• Complying with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice.
• Driving awareness of all the services offered by the pharmacy (e.g. Prescription Collection, Flu Vaccination and New Medicine Service, Travel Clinic).
• Undertaking career development activities to ensure best practice.
• Seeking opportunities to engage with GPs and practice teams to develop and drive income streams.
• Assisting with prescription receipt and over-the-counter sales.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ2 (dispenser) or NVQ3 (technician) or equivalent.
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• A willingness to learn and work in a team

The position is permanent but may require some flexibility on some days.

Part-time hours: 15-35 per week

Language: Spanish, Polish, Italian (preferred)

Work remotely: No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Language training provided
• Store discount

Application question(s): Give example of highlights and achievements in your previous pharmacy position

Experience: UK Pharmacy: 3 years (required)

Language: Spanish (preferred)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person