Trainee Pharmacy Dispenser

Rowlands Pharmacy (Phoenix Medical Supplies); Rhayader; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy (Phoenix Medical Supplies) Rhayader is seeking a Trainee Healthcare Partner (Pharmacy Dispenser) to join a friendly, forward-thinking team. The role offers training and development opportunities while contributing to patient care in a busy community pharmacy setting.

You will gain recognised qualifications, participate in branch processes, and help deliver pharmacy services with an emphasis on patient safety and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and contribute to a busy pharmacy team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Respect for patient confidentiality and data handling.
• Basic understanding of medicines handling and safety.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all branch processes and build relationships with customers, patients and healthcare professionals.
• Assist in the delivery of pharmacy services as appropriate.
• Act as an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy and engage with the community on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Medicine handling

Education

Healthcare Assistants Course (level 2)

Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA)

Job description

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CountyPowys
Branch nameRhayader
Salary£12.82ph
Closing date30/10/2026
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.

Total Working Hours: 24hrs
Working Pattern: Thursday 9am-6pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm (paid lunch break)
Rate of Pay: £12.82ph
Branch Name: Rhayader
Branch Address: London House, West Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AB

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 both 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

Desirable Skills:

• Customer Service Training
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment

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