Pharmacy Dispenser (Full-Time)

Heatherlands Pharmacy; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Company pension

Training and onboarding

Career progression

Casual dress

Free on-site parking

Company events

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Heatherlands Pharmacy in Birkenhead, Merseyside, is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Dispenser to join the team full-time. You will dispense and label private prescriptions, process orders, and maintain patient records while ensuring safety and service excellence.

The role requires UK dispensing experience, accuracy, and team collaboration. Immediate start available; full training, supportive environment, and career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• UK pharmacy dispensing experience is required
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of pharmacy procedures and medicines management
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label private prescriptions
• Prepare and assemble prescriptions for final pharmacist checking
• Process prescriptions using the pharmacy PMR system
• Maintain accurate patient medication records
• Receive, check, and manage pharmaceutical stock
• Assist with stock ordering and inventory management
• Ensure the dispensary is clean, organised, and compliant with SOPs
• Follow SOPs, GPhC standards, and relevant pharmacy regulations
• Support the pharmacist and wider team in daily operations
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining patient confidentiality

Skills

UK pharmacy dispensing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Pharmacy PMR system

Job description

Location: Heatherlands Pharmacy, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH49 9DA

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working Hours: Full-time, flexible working hours (to be discussed at interview).

Work Type: In person

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Heatherlands Pharmacy is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacy Dispenser to join our friendly and supportive team on a full-time basis.

As a private pharmacy, we focus on delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality pharmaceutical services in a professional working environment.
We are looking for someone with previous pharmacy dispensing experience who can work accurately, efficiently, and as part of a team.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of the dispensary while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and customer service.

Essential Requirements

Previous UK pharmacy dispensing experience

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Good understanding of pharmacy procedures and medicines management

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label private prescriptions.

• Prepare and assemble prescriptions for final pharmacist checking.

• Process prescriptions using the pharmacy PMR system.

• Maintain accurate patient medication records.

• Receive, check, and manage pharmaceutical stock.

• Assist with stock ordering and inventory management.

• Ensure the dispensary is clean, organised, and compliant with pharmacy procedures.

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GPhC standards, and relevant pharmacy regulations.

• Support the pharmacist and wider pharmacy team in the day-to-day running of the pharmacy.

• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining patient confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Flexible working pattern.

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Birthday leave.

• Company pension scheme.

• Full training and onboarding.

• Career progression opportunities.

• Casual dress.

• Free on-site parking.

• Company events.

• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Application Questions

• How many years of UK pharmacy dispensing experience do you have?

• Are you able to start within the next one to two weeks? If not, what is your notice period?

• Are you applying for a full-time position?

• Do you have the right to work in the UK? If so, do you have any visa conditions, sponsorship requirements, or restrictions on your working hours?

• Do you have experience using a Pharmacy PMR system? If yes, which system(s) have you used?

Preferred Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (preferred but not essential).

• Previous experience working in a UK community or private pharmacy.

If you are an organised, reliable, and motivated Pharmacy Dispenser looking to join a professional private pharmacy with an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.