Pharmacy Assistant

Day Lewis Pharmacy; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Day Lewis Pharmacy in Northallerton is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser to join our busy community pharmacy team. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, assisting patients at the counter, and delivering pharmacy services with care.

You should have prior pharmacy experience and an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification or equivalent. This full-time position offers opportunities to develop with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pharmacy and dispensing prescriptions is preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, friendly dispensing service.
• Support patients and customers at the pharmacy counter.
• Assist with delivery of pharmacy services.
• Build relationships with patients and local healthcare professionals.
• Ensure the pharmacy follows company policies and procedures.
• Work with colleagues to deliver the best possible patient experience.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser – Northallerton (North Yorkshire)

40 hours per week

Ready for your next step in pharmacy?

At Day Lewis, our people make the difference. We're looking for an experienced Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser to join our team in Northallerton and help us continue delivering great care to our patients and local community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy community pharmacy, loves being part of a team and takes pride in providing excellent patient care.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside our Pharmacist Manager and pharmacy team, you'll:

• Help provide an efficient and friendly dispensing service
• Support patients and customers at the pharmacy counter
• Assist with the delivery of pharmacy services
• Build great relationships with patients and local healthcare professionals
• Help ensure the pharmacy follows company policies and procedures
• Work together with your colleagues to provide the best possible experience for our patients

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have previous experience working in a pharmacy and dispensing prescriptions.

An NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification or equivalent is essential.

Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and welcoming
• Passionate about helping patients
• A great team player
• Reliable and organised
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Keen to continue learning and developing

What you'll get from us

We want our colleagues to enjoy being part of Day Lewis and have opportunities to develop their careers.

Benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Colleague discount
• Bonus scheme
• Company Sick Pay after one year's service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after two years' service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Ongoing learning and development