Pharmacy Dispenser

Tesco PLC; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (20 days + personal)

Flexible working

Colleague Clubcard discount

Wellbeing services

Life cover & pension

Discounts & shares

Cycle-to-work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy is hiring a Dispenser to join our store-based team. You will dispense medicines, advise customers, and support the daily operation of the Tesco Pharmacy with a focus on accuracy and great service.

We offer flexible working patterns, a minimum guarantee of 16 hours per week, and a range of employee benefits. Training and development are available to help you grow in the pharmacy field.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy environment and delivering great service.
• Ability to dispense medicines with accuracy and care.
• Strong customer-facing communication and advice on products and services.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in prescription handling.
• Able to work as part of a team and support store initiatives.
• Positive, proactive approach to helping customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of a modern Tesco Pharmacy as part of a collaborative team.
• Accurately dispense prescription medicines with strong attention to detail and customer care.
• Provide friendly, confident advice to customers on medicines, common ailments, and available pharmacy services.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Handle queries within competence and escalate when needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and SOP compliance.
• Ensure all prescription administration is completed accurately and on time.
• Support promotional activities and company initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Pharmacy environment qualification

Job description

Availability Window Days From time To time Tue 13:00:00 20:00:00
Wed 16:00:00 20:00:00
Thu 15:00:00 20:00:00
Fri 13:00:00 20:00:00
Sat 13:00:00 20:00:00

Customers are at the centre of everything we do. Working in our stores means variety, teamwork, and plenty of daily challenges. You'll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of an inclusive team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or a chance to grow your career, this role could be a great fit.

Tesco Pharmacy Dispenser pay starts at £13.70 per hour, rising to £14.97 in stores within the M25. Some locations may offer additional payments. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, though roles from 12 hours are also available.

Your contracted hours will be scheduled within the availability windows shown, with at least 3 weeks' notice of your shifts. If your availability is close to what we're looking for, we still encourage you to apply.

What is in it for you

• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working available from day one
• 10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on payâ€'day weekends, with a second card to share with family
• Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and life
• Life cover worth five times your pay and an awardâ€'winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
• A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycleâ€'toâ€'work schemes
• Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life's key moments

You will be responsible for

• Supporting the daily operation of a modern Tesco Pharmacy as part of a collaborative team.
• Accurately dispense prescription medicines with strong attention to detail and customer care.
• Providing friendly, confident advice to customers on medicines, common ailments, and available pharmacy services.
• Understanding customer needs and recommend suitable products responsibly.
• Handle queries within competence and elevate when needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure all prescription administration is completed accurately and on time.
• Support promotional activities and company initiatives.

Experience or qualifications

• Experience or qualifications gained from working in a Pharmacy environment.
• A desire to train and develop into the Pharmacy field
• A passion for delivering great service, greeting every customer with a smile, and serving them with pride while helping them find the right products and solutions.
• The ability to build rapport quickly so customers leave feeling confident, supported, and reassured, having had a great experience at the Pharmacy counter.
• The initiative to make the right decisions for customers, whether you're supporting them with over-the-counter product guidance, helping with prescription queries, or knowing when to refer them to the pharmacist for expert advice.
• A positive, team focused approach, communicating openly, working well with colleagues across the store, having fun, and celebrating success together.

Tesco's vision is to be every customer's favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day by acting responsibly and sustainably.

We're committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves, Everyone's Welcome.