Pharmacy Dispenser

Purpose:

• To work alongside pharmacy technicians and under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
• To provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.

Reports to: Pharmacist Manager and/or Senior Dispenser

Key responsibilities:

• To be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing

Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.

• To select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.
• To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.
• To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
• To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.
• To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
• To receive stock in accordance with SOPs.
• To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
• To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the pharmacy environment.
• To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care
• To assist with service provision to care homes including the preparation of Monitored Dosage

Systems.

• To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
• To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
• To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
• To refer to the pharmacist when appropriate.
• To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services such as flu vaccination and

NMS.

• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
• To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business.

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Personal specification:

• To be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.
• Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Good level of IT literacy and numeracy
• A warm and friendly but professional attitude towards customers.
• An ability to respond to medical queries in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Experience of working in a retail environment (desirable).
• Experience of handling money and maintaining finance records

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 38 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LHP/WRP/0124
Expected start date: 10/04/2025