Trainee Pharmacy Dispenser

Rowlands Pharmacy (Phoenix Medical Supplies); Kelso; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy Kelso is seeking a Trainee Healthcare Partner (Pharmacy Dispenser) to join a friendly team and develop dispensing skills while helping patients in a busy community setting.

The role includes structured training with development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Hours: 19.75 per week on Tue/Wed 8:30–5:30 and Sat 9–5; pay £12.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop dispensing skills.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Able to work Tue/Wed 8:30–5:30 and Sat 9–5.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of pharmacy services where appropriate.
• Establish relationships with customers, patients and healthcare professionals.
• Act as an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy within the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Deadline orientation

Confidentiality

Customer service

Medicines handling

Self-motivated

Proactive

Education

Healthcare Assistants Course (level 2)

Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA)

Job description

Ref47408

CountyRoxburghshire

Branch nameKelso

Salary£12.82

Closing date30/09/2026

Contract typeEmployee - Permanent

Description

Are you a passionate and dedicated person looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further! Our pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated individual with a willingness to learn to join us as a Trainee Healthcare Partner (Pharmacy Dispenser). In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 19.75hrs

Working Pattern: Tues and Wed 8.30-5.30pm Tues and Wed 8.30-5.30pm Sat 9-5pm

Rate of Pay: £12.82ph

Branch Name: Kelso

Branch Address: 36-40 Horsemarket, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7HD

You will be given the opportunity to gain the following qualifications:

• Healthcare Assistants Course (level 2)
• Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA)

Once you have achieved these Qualifications you will have further opportunities to to develop yourself and your skillset!

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients as well as healthcare professionals. You will assist in the delivery of all pharmacy services where appropriate. You will be an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy serving the community and interacting with customers on a day-to-day basis.

About our company

At Phoenix Group we are committed to excellence and dedicated to our customers’ needs. We deliver health, every day, all day. As a pan-European wholesaling and retail company we do that in many ways, with more than 500 community pharmacies, 13 nationwide distribution depots and over 6,000 employees. Supporting longer, healthier and happier lives is at the heart of the service that we deliver to our communities and something that we are really proud of.

The ideal candidate;

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Accurate handling of medicines
• Customer Service Training
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Trainee Pharmacy Dispenser Kelso, United Kingdom