Trainee Dispenser

Sciensus; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences, Sciensus, is offering a Trainee Dispenser position at their Burton site. This role focuses on accurate packing and handling of medicines in a non-patient facing environment. The position includes training towards a Level 2 dispensing qualification and various internal and external training opportunities. With 40 hours of work per week and a benefits package that supports employee development and work-life balance, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in pharmacy.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Yearly pay reviews

Annual company event

Refer a friend scheme

Contribution-based pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bike to work scheme

Discount & cashback portal

Private medical after two years’ service

Access to online GP services

Paid volunteer day

Internal & External training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Desire to build a career in the pharmacy industry.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack up to 5000 medicines daily.
• Ensure stock rotation and log issues as per regulatory standards.
• Non-patient facing role requiring accuracy and pace.

Skills

Accuracy

Working to set targets

Competency in using various IT software systems

Education

Level 2 dispensing qualification

Job description

We have an opportunity for someone to join our Burton site as a ‘Trainee Dispenser’.

You will be part of a small team that accurately picks and packs up to 5000 medicines and ancillary products per day, ensuring that dates are checked, stock is rotated, and any issues are logged in line with regulatory standards, before they go out to our patients.

Unlike other dispensing roles, this position is non-patient facing and requires someone who can work with accuracy and pace.

With auto-enrolment onto a level 2 dispensing qualification, not only will you have the opportunity to make a positive contribution to our patients' journey, but you will also have the chance to build a career within Sciensus as further training opportunities will be available.

You will work 40 hours per week, between 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday.

What is required?

• Working to set targets
• Accuracy
• Competency in using various IT software systems
• Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa

Having previous pharmacy experience or a desire to build a career within this industry would be an advantage.

Who we are?

Sciensus is a life sciences business specialising in patient access, engagement, and insight solutions. We provide healthcare to patients with long-term conditions, rare diseases, and cancer.

For 30 years, we’ve supported patients to access the life-changing treatment they need, in the comfort and convenience of their own homes across the UK and Europe. Today, we combine our clinical experience from over 70 million patient interactions with the latest technology to help over 200,000 patients a year make the most of their medicine.

Using unparalleled insights, we connect with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs, empowering them to achieve their goals, and supporting them every step of the way.

What we offer our people?

We work hard to ensure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do.

Additional to a starting salary of £26,293.68, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Yearly pay reviews
• Annual company event
• Refer a friend scheme
• Contribution-based pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Discount & cashback portal
• Private medical after two years’ service
• Internal & External training opportunities
• Paid volunteer day
• Access to online GP services

At Sciensus, we are committed to developing and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, maintaining our leadership in pharma services and delivering the best health outcomes for patients.

#togetherwewin

We are also dedicated to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint, with initiatives like working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models.

What happens next?

If shortlisted, a team member will contact you to schedule telephone screening calls before arranging face-to-face interviews.

Start date is subject to successful pre-employment checks.