Pharmacy Services Assistant/Dispenser

Lincolnshire Co-op; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lincolnshire Co-op as a Pharmacy Services Assistant/Dispenser where you'll provide outstanding health services and dispensing support. Enjoy the chance to develop your pharmacy career while benefiting from generous leave, pension contributions, and community engagement opportunities. Ideal candidates will show a passion for customer service and teamwork, while being eager to learn.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) including bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions

Generous colleague discounts across businesses

Annual discretionary bonuses

Free tea and coffee during rest breaks

Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Natural ability to build relationships with patients.
• Enthusiasm for problem solving and taking new challenges.
• Methodical and accurate approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional customer service and health advice.
• Conducting technical aspects of dispensing medicines.
• Assisting with sales and store duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification

Level 3 Dispensary qualification

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Pharmacy Services Assistant/Dispenser, Donington

Location: Donington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c1edc5fa7cbd

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

About the role:

Our community pharmacies play a key part in caring for the health and wellbeing of our customers. As the largest Co-operative Pharmacy group, our pharmacies offer so much more than just exceptional customer service! From prescriptions and flu vaccines to podiatry, we’re passionate about looking after the health needs of our patients.

Joining us as either a Pharmacy Services Assistant or Dispensing Technician, you’ll be joining an enthusiastic and hardworking team of colleagues that work together to make a positive difference to the lives of their patients. Your duties will include:

• Delivering exceptional customer service, providing health advice and services to our patients through engaging conversations. Ensuring that every customer leaves the pharmacy feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs.
• Keeping the shop floor fully stocked and ready for customers through accepting and working deliveries and completing stock takes.
• Delivering the technical aspects of the dispensary, including ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, and supporting the collection of prescriptions, ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Assisting with sales and general store duties, including creating product displays and cash transactions.

The working days for this role are Monday 9:00am to 5:40pm, Tuesday 9:00am to 1:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm, and alternate Saturdays 9:00am to 12:30pm.

About You:

We’re looking for individuals with a genuine passion for customer service and who can be ambassadors for healthcare in our pharmacies. To succeed, you should demonstrate:

• A natural ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues.
• An upbeat, caring, and confident manner when serving and advising patients.
• An enthusiasm for problem solving and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• A methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks, using initiative and teamwork.
• Experience in retail and using stock control systems is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Applicants should have their Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification or Level 3 Dispensary qualification.

Benefits:

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and serve your community. Benefits include:

• Up to 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions.
• Generous colleague discounts across our businesses.
• Annual discretionary bonuses.
• Free tea and coffee during rest breaks.
• Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement opportunities.