Senior Dispensing Technician (NVQ3) - Patient Care Lead

Cohens Chemist; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

EAP Provided by BUPA

4 weeks' paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is recruiting a Dispensing Technician to join our 40-hour, permanent role at Heysham branch. You will receive, assemble and dispense prescriptions, advise customers on medicines, and support a pharmacist with complex enquiries and service delivery.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and is registered with the GPhC, with a focus on accuracy, customer care and teamwork in a busy community pharmacy.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Services.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in dispensing duties and customer-facing service.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assemble and dispense prescriptions.
• Advise customers on medicines and care needs.
• Handle complex medication enquiries under pharmacist supervision.
• Promote new services and products to the branch.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Team orientation

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 equivalent

Job description

Cohens Chemist is recruiting a Dispensing Technician to join our 40-hour, permanent role at Heysham branch. You will receive, assemble and dispense prescriptions, advise customers on medicines, and support a pharmacist with complex enquiries and service delivery.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and is registered with the GPhC, with a focus on accuracy, customer care and teamwork in a busy community pharmacy.