Pharmacy Dispenser

Phlo; Stretford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

25 days leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Job summary

Phlo is seeking a NVQ Level 2 qualified Pharmacy Dispenser to join our Manchester hub on a permanent basis. This full-time, on-site role requires a mix of shift and weekend work and collaboration with the dispensary team, including pharmacists and a dispensary manager, in a fast-paced digital pharmacy environment.

You will be responsible for dispensing NHS prescriptions, creating labels, labelling and assembling medicines, and ensuring accurate records while adapting to various tech platforms

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 UK Dispensary Assistant Qualification is required.
• Comfortable with multiple tech systems and processes.
• Experience in a busy pharmacy environment is desirable.
• Experience dispensing NHS prescriptions is desirable (community, hospital or online).
• Good understanding of the NHS prescription system and PMR familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Generate dispensing labels using computer systems.
• Assemble and label medicines.
• Refer enquiries to the on-duty pharmacist.
• Gather and organise patient information.
• Ensure items are stored at correct temperatures and records are updated.
• Keep workspace clean and equipment maintained.
• File prescriptions correctly.
• Support the Dispensary Team and Pharmacists with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Tech systems familiarity

Attention to detail

Customer care

Shift and weekend flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 UK Dispensary Assistant Qualification

Tools

PMR systems

Job description

Job Description

Pharmacy Dispenser – Manchester

Due to a high level of growth, we are looking for a NVQ Level 2 qualified Pharmacy Dispenser to join our Manchester hub on a permanent basis. This is a full-time, on-site role that requires a mixture of shift and weekend working. You will be working alongside our pharmacy team, including dispensary manager, pharmacists, pharmacy technician and dispensers.

This role is suited to an experienced, UK-qualified NVQ2 dispenser who enjoys multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. As Phlo is a digital pharmacy, you won’t be involved with face-to-face patient interactions. You’ll also be working to pace to dispense medications in our main pharmacy dispensing hub. We use a range of bespoke platforms and systems, therefore being comfortable with technology is essential.

The Job

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be involved in the following:

• Dispensing prescriptions efficiently and accurately
• Generating dispensing labels using the computer systems
• Assembling and labelling medicines
• Referring enquiries and problems to the on-duty pharmacist
• Gathering, organising and assessing patient information
• Ensuring items are stored at the correct temperatures and updating the control records
• Ensuring workspace is clean, tidy and organised
• Ensuring all dispensing equipment is clean and maintained
• Ensuring prescriptions are filed correctly
• Supporting the Dispensary Team, including the Seniors and the Pharmacists with ad hoc duties as required

The Person

Ideally, we're looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 2 UK Dispensary Assistant Qualification
• Highly comfortable using and adapting to various tech systems and processes
• Experience working in a busy pharmacy
• Experience in a pharmacy dispensing NHS prescriptions is desirable (either in community, hospital or on-line pharmacy)
• Good understanding of the NHS prescription system
• Knowledge of pharmacy PMR systems
• Comfortable multi-tasking and working at pace
• High attention to detail
• Dedicated to the patient experience and customer care
• DBS check compliant
• Comfortable with shift and weekend working

The Perks

And in joining Phlo, you’ll receive:

• Salary between £28,500 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a high growth online pharmacy
• Company Bonus Scheme - up to 10% depending on performance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day of annual leave for every complete year of service, up to 5 extra days
• An extra day off for your Birthday to prolong the celebrations
• Pension scheme - 5% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance via Vitality
• Bereavement Leave policy covering family, friends, pets, and miscarriage
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay after 1 year of service
• Charity Day to support a cause that's important to you
• Dependant Leave to take care of the people who rely on you
• Duvet Days to rest and reset
• Fertility Leave to support your journey to parenthood
• Pawternity Leave to welcome a new pet
• Menopause Leave to support employees
• 20% Staff Discount on Phlo Clinic products
• 8 x free professional counselling sessions to support your mental health
• Perkbox membership for discounts and points
• £500 Employee Referral Scheme

Please note, eligibility criteria for benefits apply.

Closing date for applications is 10.09.26. Please note that the advert may close early, depending on application volume.

The Logistics

We’re based at Trafford Park Manchester with close access to the M60 as well as excellent proximity to the tram (10 minute walk from Village stop) and bus service routes. We have free parking onsite.

About Phlo

Phlo is ranked 13th in the Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026, recognising it as one of the UK's fastest-growing technology companies. At Phlo, we're redefining modern healthcare - combining innovation, compassion and technology, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission is to help people across the UK take control of their health by making access to care simpler, faster and more personal.

We’re a team of professionals who share the same values - collaboration, curiosity and a genuine drive to make a difference. It’s that shared purpose that makes Phlo a rewarding place to work and one where great ideas turn into meaningful impact.

It’s an incredibly exciting time for Phlo as we scale up rapidly. By joining the team, you will have an opportunity to grow our company and enhance our products from day one.

For more information about Phlo’s services please visit www.phloclinic.co.uk, www.wearephlo.com or check out our socials and Trustpilot reviews!

To deliver great service to Phlo’s patients we’re building a company that’s reflective of their diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace that promotes and values difference, where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and be proud to belong.