We are currently recruiting for a part-time (16 hours per week), permanent position of a Pharmacy Dispenser at our site in The New QEII Hospital, Outpatient Pharmacy, Welwyn Garden City. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate interested in expanding their skills and knowledge in an outpatient hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in working within a community pharmacy dispensary based setting.
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025.
Are you an NVQ Level 2 qualified dispenser with a qualification from a nationally recognised provider such as the NPA or Buttercups looking to progress your career and gain an NVQ3 qualification as a registered Pharmacy Technician?
You will work closely with a highly motivated Pharmacy team, further developing and delivering an efficient, convenient and accessible pharmacy service to meet the needs of our patients.
Your day to day duties will involve:
* Supporting the technical aspects of the dispensary including the receipt and endorsing of prescriptions as well as the labelling, dispensing and assembly of medication.
* Counsel patients on the use of their medication where appropriate, tailoring the conversations to ensure patients are fully informed about their healthcare needs.
* Support the dispensary team in actively promoting efficient pharmacy operations and services.
Full training will be provided on induction. As a minimum requirement, you will have completed or are currently working towards the Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) course or equivalent.
About YourHealth Pharmacy - "Making things better for patients, staff and the community"
As the wholly owned subsidiary of the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we provide the outpatient pharmacy service at the Lister Hospital, the New QEII Hospital and the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. We're proud to deliver efficient and innovative ways of working, as well as improving our patient experience to meet our vision of making things better for patients, staff and the community. Our team comprises of Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacists, Accuracy Checking Technicians, Technicians and Dispensers and Medicine Counter Assistants.
What's in it for you?
Our pharmacy team are the heart of our Company, and we recognise the importance of empowering and rewarding our colleagues for all the hard work they do. At YourHealth Pharmacy we offer a range of benefits that go beyond salary. These include:
* Competitive base salary
* Annual pay review
* Company and performance based bonus scheme
* 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 29 days with the added option to buy/sell (dependant on level of service)
* GPhC Registration Fees reimbursed
* Access to the Blue Light Card, providing a range of discounts on the high street, restaurants and online retailers
* Excellent maternity package
* Pension scheme
* Training and Development programs for all colleagues.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person