Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Brackenberry; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry is seeking a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant for a 1.5-month contract in Winsford. This role involves ensuring efficient dispensary operations by accurately dispensing medicines and providing high standard customer care while complying with regulations. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and ideally have community pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Experience working in a community pharmacy is preferred.
• Active NHS Smartcard is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate handling, labeling, and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Deliver safe and effective medication advice to customers.
• Assist in ordering medicines and stock management.

Skills

Discretion

Stock Management

Quality Control

Regulatory Requirements

Operational Efficiency

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Pharmacy Manager

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Winsford to assist with the appointment of a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, on a 1.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.10 - £14.78 per Hour

Summary:

The Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant will be responsible for ensuring efficient dispensary operations by accurately handling and dispensing medicines while maintaining compliance with legal, professional, and company standards. This role involves assisting in pharmacy services, providing accurate medication advice, and supporting prescription management.

Responsibilities:

• Dispensing & Operations:Ensure the accurate handling, labeling, and dispensing of NHS and private prescriptions while complying with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
• Customer & Patient Care:Deliver safe and effective medication advice, including over-the-counter (OTC) guidance, ensuring customers receive a high standard of care.
• Pharmacy Services Support:Assist in the ordering of medicines, stock management, and prescription endorsements, ensuring operational efficiency and minimising losses.
• Compliance & Quality Control:Ensure all activities comply with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) regulations and relevant company policies.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Dispensing Assistant qualification completed via a GPhC-accredited provider.
• Active NHS Smartcard (preferred).
• Experience working in a community pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy software systems (e.g., Pharmacy Manager).

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills:

Discretion Pay Stock Management BASIC Pharmacy Regulatory Requirements Operational Efficiency Quality Control LTD Regulations Software Business Management