Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Kamsons pharmacy; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Failsworth is seeking a Dispensing Assistant to provide excellent customer and pharmacy services. The role involves labeling prescriptions, managing medicines, and working as part of a small, friendly team. This full-time position offers the chance to develop professionally, including working towards NVQ Level 2 qualification. Ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

Free parking

On-site parking

Store discount

Qualifications

• Qualified NVQ2 Dispensers and those without experience are welcome to apply.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Label and dispense prescriptions accurately.
• Ensure safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
• Assist with preparation of monitored dosage systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

NVQ2 Dispensing qualification or willingness to learn

Job description

Job description :

Kamsons Pharmacy in Failsworth (M35 0FF) are recruiting

Vacancy for a Dispensing Assistant.

Qualified NVQ2 Dispensers, and those without any experience are welcome to apply

29.5 hours (30min lunch daily)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 : 00-6 : 00

Saturday 9-1

Start date : ASAP

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant and provide the local community with excellent customer and pharmacy services.

This is a responsible position that requires concentration and a good eye for detail as accuracy is important. You must be able to work and communicate as part of a team in a busy fast paced environment, be able to prioritise a varied workload and effectively multi-task.

The job is fast paced - the day really does fly by! You will be involved in different workstreams throughout the day as part of a team to achieve our goal of safely supplying medication, healthcare services and advice to our customers and the local community.

Our teams are small, friendly and work closely together – you will become an integral part of the team from the very start of your journey with Kamsons. Great communication with your colleagues and a teamly can‑do attitude will be the key to success.

Within 3-6 months of starting the role you will have the opportunity to undertake and work towards an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant course. There is a requirement for candidates to be placed on the correct course relevant to their role in pharmacy to further develop your understanding of the role.

Main roles and responsibilities will include :

• Label and dispense prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
• Ordering sufficient medication and stock in line with company procedures to meet customer demand and date/usage checking to maximise availability and minimise waste.
• Create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Assist where necessary with the preparation of monitored dosage systems to benefit patients on multiple medication regimes.
• Accurately check patient declarations on prescriptions and send data correctly to the NHS to ensure maximum payments are received with minimal losses.
• Process invoices and paperwork in a timely manner following company procedures.
• Undertake all necessary housekeeping duties so that dispensary and back shop areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.
• Liaise with local surgeries and other healthcare professionals and handle queries regarding medication supply to ensure patients with medication and healthcare needs are met.
• Participate in the delivery of any additional healthcare services for which you will have received adequate training.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity just apply by submitting your CV and tell us in 2-3 sentences why you would like to join our team and are the best candidate.

If successfully shortlisted for the next stage we will make contact with you and ask for any further information we may require.

Job Types : Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits :

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On‑site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s) :

• Are you available to work on the specified hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday?
• Can you easily commute to Kamsons Pharmacy (M35 0FF)?

Work Location : In person