Trainee Pharmacy Dispenser

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

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy (Phoenix Medical Supplies) in Shepshed is recruiting a Trainee Healthcare Partner (Pharmacy Dispenser). You will learn pharmacy tasks in a supportive environment while delivering patient-focused service and accurate medicines handling.

The role offers on-the-job training, progression opportunities, and exposure to branch processes. You will engage with customers, colleagues and healthcare professionals daily, building confidentiality and teamwork skills in a community pharmacy

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, proactive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy branch.
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling of medicines with care.
• Willingness to learn and undertake healthcare-related qualifications.
• Customer service focus and teamwork in a community pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Prioritise workload

Meet deadlines

Confidentiality

Medicines handling

Education

Healthcare Assistants Course (level 2)

Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA)

Job description

Trainee Pharmacy Dispenser
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: 22.25
Working Pattern: Monday 10am - 12:45pm, Tuesday 10am - 12:45pm, Wednesday 9am - 17:30pm (1 hr lunch), Thursday 10am - 12:45pm, Friday 10am - 13:30pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm (1 in 2)
Rate of Pay: £13.02ph
Branch Name: Shepshed
Branch Address: 25 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9DF
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

Phoenix Medical 2026