Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

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

Job summary

A local pharmacy support service in Winsford is hiring a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant for a 1.5-month contract, with potential extension. The role involves dispensing medications accurately, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing customer care in a community pharmacy setting. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification.
• Active NHS Smartcard is preferred.
• Experience working in a community pharmacy is required.
• Knowledge of pharmacy software systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate handling, labeling, and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Deliver safe medication advice to customers.
• Assist in ordering medicines and managing stock.
• Ensure compliance with GPhC regulations.

Skills

Discretion

Stock Management

Pharmacy Regulatory Requirements

Operational Efficiency

Quality Control

Software

Business Management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Dispensing Assistant qualification

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