Pharmacy Technician / Dispenser – Maternity Cover

North Lewisham PCN; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser for a 12-month maternity cover role. The position involves managing medication workflows, supporting audits, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant experience in a clinical setting. Join a supportive team focused on patient care and healthcare innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexibility and hybrid working options

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 1 year relevant pharmacy experience in a clinical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, efficient delivery of medications.
• Manage prescription requests and monitor medications.
• Liaise with community pharmacies and hospitals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated

Education

Minimum GCSE-level education

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Pharmacy Technician / Dispenser – Maternity Cover

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Description

12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician or Dispenser looking for a rewarding opportunity in primary care?

Penrose Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing clinical team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

Department: Pharmacy Dispenser

Location: Nightingale Surgery

Compensation: £27,000 - £28,000 / year

Description

Based at Nightingale Surgery with remote cover across sites (as needed)


Part-time (20 hours/week) | 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Competitive salary | Immediate start available

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician or Dispenser looking for a rewarding opportunity in primary care?

Penrose Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing clinical team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

About the role...

You'll play a key part in supporting the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of medications across our services. Working closely with our pharmacists and wider multi-disciplinary team, you’ll help manage a high volume of prescription requests and provide expert support in areas including:

• Medication and prescription workflow management
• Safe and timely medication monitoring (including bloods and drug levels)
• Handling prescription queries and processing clinical letters
• Liaising with community pharmacies, hospitals, and the wider MDT
• Supporting audits, reducing medication wastage, and contributing to cost-effective prescribing

This role is primarily based at our Nightingale site, with opportunities for working across our network of practices in South East London.

What We’re Looking For...

Must-haves:

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Relevant pharmacy experience in a clinical setting (1 year as a minimum)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and highly organised
• Commitment to continuous improvement and duty of candour

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a GP practice or primary care
• Experience using EMIS and other based Microsoft based programmes
• Community or hospital pharmacy background
• A passion for patient care and healthcare innovation

Qualifications:

• GPhC registration required (for Pharmacy Technicians only)
• Minimum GCSE-level education (or equivalent)
  
  

Why Join Penrose Health?

Penrose Health is a progressive and patient-focused organisation at the heart of community healthcare. We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexibility and hybrid working options
• The chance to make a real impact in patient care
• Comprehensive benefits package available - including private healthcare
• Future opportunities for progression

We welcome applications from UK-based professionals as well as candidates with relevant overseas experience (including Antipodean professionals). Tier 2 sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate with UK experience.

Ready to make a difference in primary care?


Apply now or get in touch for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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