Pharmacy Assistant

Allied Pharmacies Ltd; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Pharmacies Ltd in Grimsby is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to support patients and ensure safe, high-quality dispensing services at Laceby Road.

You will dispense prescriptions, speak with patients, promote prescription collection services, and assist the pharmacy team, delivering accurate care with attention to detail. The role is full-time, pay dependent on experience, with opportunities for career progression within the network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a pharmacy environment (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing (essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, reliable team player who uses initiative.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and in line with professional standards.
• Speak with patients in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.
• Promote and recruit new patients to our prescription collection service.
• Support the wider pharmacy team with day-to-day operations.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, attention to detail and patient care.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Reliability

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing

Job description

Join Allied Pharmacies as a Pharmacy Dispenser at our Laceby Road branch, where you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and delivering safe, high-quality pharmacy services. Built on strong partnerships with local pharmacists and over 50 years of combined sector experience, Allied Pharmacies now operates more than 45 pharmacies across the UK, offering genuine opportunities to grow your career.

We're looking for a dynamic, reliable and personable team player with a customer-focused approach, strong communication skills and a desire to learn and progress with us.

Key responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and in line with professional standards
• Speak with patients in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
• Promote and recruit new patients to our prescription collection service
• Support the wider pharmacy team with day-to-day operations
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, attention to detail and patient care

What we're looking for

• Previous experience working in a pharmacy environment (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, reliable team player who uses initiative
• Pride in your work and a commitment to delivering your best every day
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and progress within the business

This is a full-time position, with pay dependent on experience. You'll also benefit from being part of a large, diverse organisation with wide-ranging career opportunities across our services.

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.