Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Wilsons Pharmacy; Derby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Join a growing team!

Wilsons Pharmacy is seeking to recruit a qualifiedPharmacy Dispensing Assistantto support our branch in Oakwood, Derby. We are looking for full-time, however, two part-time equivalents are encouraged.

About us

Wilsons Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy chain headquartered in Sinfin, Derbyshire. We currently employ over 85 staff across 6 pharmacies throughout the Derby area. We pride ourselves on our commitment to staff development and outstanding customer service. Our pharmacies offer a full range of NHS and private pharmacy services and our mission is to promote and educate people on how to lead happier, healthier lives.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions
• Undertake statutory pharmacy duties and responsibilities
• The promotion of pharmacy advice
• Support the work of other Pharmacy Assistants & Technicians
• Work within the team to facilitate self and colleagues’ professional development
• Apply clinical/technical knowledge to problem-solving
• Assist with the recording and reporting of adverse drug reactions
• To carry out audits as required by the senior pharmacy team
• Resolve delivery discrepancies and complete resolution logs as required
• To ensure that all documentation is correctly filed
• Attend compulsory training sessions

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum NVQ2 in Pharmacy or equivalent pharmacy qualification
• IT literate and familiar with Windows-based computer systems: Outlook, Excel, etc.

Desirable Criteria:

• Strong post-qualification experience working within busy pharmacy and dispensary environment
• Working knowledge of Analyst pharmacy software
• Access to own transport

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Minimum 5.6 weeks holiday a year (inclusive of all bank holidays) based on your contracted hours to increase with time served (pro rated in your first year)
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount scheme- 20% off in branches
• Training & development scheme
• Family company values, where individuals matter