Pharmacy Dispenser

Baxter International; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport seeks a dedicated individual to manage product handling and compliance in their warehouse operations. This role requires NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Assistance or equivalent, good IT skills, and a commitment to safety and accuracy. The position offers a base salary of £25,600 along with competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£25,600 base salary

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Assistant or equivalent.
• High levels of accuracy with data entry are essential.
• Good IT skills, especially with warehouse management systems, required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate handling and storage of products.
• Dispense and dispatch products timely, adhering to SOPs.
• Conduct compliance checks in line with Baxter Management Systems.

Skills

High levels of accuracy with data entry

Good IT proficiency

Good verbal and written communication skills

Operational experience in a warehouse/pharmacy

Knowledge of safe manual handling practices

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Assistant or equivalent

Job description

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Job Description

Summary

This role is responsible for the safe handling of products & medicines to meet Home Care order requirements in line with Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Warehouse Practice (GWP), Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures and under the instruction of the Responsible Pharmacist.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and18:00. Shift rotation 08:00 - 16:00 & 10:00 until 18:00.

Key Accountabilities

• Receive, process and action accordingly (including storage) all good-in products ensuring accurate data entry and reconciliation of all receipts.

• Store products by batch and utilise first-expired first-out principles in compliance with temperature & storage condition requirements.

• Ensure products are picked, dispensed, and dispatched in a timely and accurate manner, following the standard operating procedures and critical metrics of the warehouse and pharmacy.

• Undertake frequent compliance checks within the warehouse operations in line with Baxter Management Systems (e.g. Quality, H&S, Environment, and Operational Excellence) and external requirements (Good Warehousing Practice & General Pharmaceutical Council).

• Raise any operational discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor and Responsible Pharmacist

• Record events (e.g. incident, complaints, service issues) and assist with the investigation in accordance with the complaints procedure.

• Lead and process all returns & waste in accordance with the warehouse and pharmacy standard operating procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Assistant or equivalent (preferably, otherwise full training will be provided)

• High levels of accuracy with data entry

• Good IT proficiency including using warehouse management systems

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Previous hands-on operational experience in a warehouse environment and/or pharmacy environment

• Previous experience of working in a cold chain environment would be helpful

• Successful experience in following standard operating procedures

• Proven understanding of Safeguarding practices (at Level 1 or equivalent)

• Good knowledge of safe manual handling practices

• Proven understanding of applying Good Document Management practices

• Frequent and repetitive manual handling

• Wearing and using PPE (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, safety boots)

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• £25,600 base salary + competitive benefits

• Professional development opportunities

• High importance placed on work life balance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.