Pharmacy Dispenser

EJ Connect; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy group in Darlaston is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser for a permanent role. The successful candidate will handle prescriptions, manage pharmacy stock, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Qualification and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers great benefits including a paid lunch break, staff discounts, and up to 25 days of holiday with service.

Benefits

Free secure car park

Paid lunch break

Staff discount

Regular in-house training

22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong focus on accuracy and safety in dispensing and record-keeping.
• Experience in a UK pharmacy, ideally in a dispensary role (2+ years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process prescription and stock orders.
• Conduct legal checks on prescriptions per regulatory guidance.
• Manage pharmacy stock levels and rotation.
• Address queries and concerns regarding prescriptions.
• Maintain cleanliness in the pharmacy according to standards.

Skills

Accuracy and safety in dispensing

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration and reliability

Dedication to patient safety and high service standards

Education

NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Qualification

Job description

Pharmacy Dispenser

Aldridge

Permanent

Monday – Friday

9am – 6pm

12.50ph

The role of the Pharmacy Dispenser will be to :

• Processing prescription and stock orders.
• Ensuring legal checks are conducted on prescriptions, adhering to current guidance from relevant regulatory bodies.
• Quality check on documents submitted by customers, adhering to current processes and guidance from relevant regulatory bodies.
• Management of Pharmacy stock levels & stock rotation
• Dealing with pharmacy queries on customer’s orders and prescriptions, including liaising with prescribers.
• Dealing with concerns raised by colleagues and customers regarding orders.
• Communicating with other Acre sites including customer services, IT, Pharmacies.
• Ensure working in line with the pharmacy SOP’s, processes and in line with the GPhC regulations.
• Ensuring the pharmacy is clean and tidy and meets GPhC standards.
• Packing of Pharmacy orders.
• Involvement in development and review of corrective and preventive actions plans.
• Involvement in review of documents such as SOPs and work instructions.
• Apply governance principles in maintaining and improving existing pharmacy processes to ensure suitability.
• Facilitate with DPD collections and consignment reports for end‑of‑day collections.

The suitable Pharmacy Dispenser will have :

• NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Qualification (or GPhC recognised equivalent)
• A strong focus on accuracy and safety in all aspects of dispensing and record‑keeping.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
• A work history that demonstrates collaboration, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear dedication to patient safety, satisfaction, and high standards of service.
• Ideal : At least 2 years experience working in a UK pharmacy in a Dispensary focused role

The successful Pharmacy Dispenser will receive :

• A Permanent Contract
• Free secure car park
• Paid lunch break
• Staff discount
• Regular In – house training sessions as per the job role
• 22 Days holiday, increasing up to 25 days with each years’ service & 8 Bank Holidays