Qualified Dispenser — Patient-Centric Pharmacy Role

Badham Pharmacy Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

20% staff discount

CUSHON pension scheme

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Badham Pharmacy in Gloucester is seeking a Dispensing Assistant to join the team at our Longford branch. You will be one of the first faces customers see, helping with prescriptions and providing healthcare advice.

We offer a supportive training route, possible progression to NVQ3 technician courses, and a range of staff benefits. Salary starts at £12.71–£13.46 per hour with a 37.5–40 hour week and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in dispensing or enrolled on trainee course with expected completion in 9–12 months.
• Experience-based progression opportunities through NVQ3 technician courses (ACD/ACT).
• Strong customer-facing communication and willingness to provide patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture dosette trays for local community patients needing extra support with medication
• Download and prepare prescriptions received from local surgery or collected by customers
• Support medicines counter assistant and pharmacist in daily duties
• Engage with customers to ensure right level of care and appropriate medications
• Discuss additional services offered, including Pharmacy First scheme

Job description

Badham Pharmacy in Gloucester is seeking a Dispensing Assistant to join the team at our Longford branch. You will be one of the first faces customers see, helping with prescriptions and providing healthcare advice.

We offer a supportive training route, possible progression to NVQ3 technician courses, and a range of staff benefits. Salary starts at £12.71–£13.46 per hour with a 37.5–40 hour week and occasional Saturdays.