Job Description
The hourly rate for this role is £13.32 and up to £15.05 across selected locations within London.
About the opportunity
As a Dispenser working within one of our stores, you will be a key member of our pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.
Working within the healthcare department of the store, you will build great relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients in making informed health decisions. This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be considered if relevant UK qualifications and right to work are confirmed.
Key responsibilities
1. Prescription dispensing, ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
2. Collaborate with healthcare professionals in your store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
4. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
5. Stay updated with new innovations and comply with operational processes.
6. Support patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
7. Work with evolving technologies within the store to improve dispensing processes, enhancing patient safety and allowing more time for patient interaction.
You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have opportunities for career development, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or in store leadership.
Requirements
* Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards it, with the first year of an MPharm qualification completed.
* Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Desirable
* Experience working in community pharmacy.
Benefits
* Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
* Generous staff discount
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for expecting or adopting parents
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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