Pharmacy Technician / Dispenser – Maternity Cover
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Department: Pharmacy Dispenser
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Nightingale Surgery
Compensation: £27,000 - £28,000 / year
Description
Based at Nightingale Surgery with remote cover across sites (as needed)
Part-time (20 hours/week) | 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Competitive salary | Immediate start available
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician or Dispenser looking for a rewarding opportunity in primary care?
Penrose Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing clinical team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
About the role...
You'll play a key part in supporting the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of medications across our services. Working closely with our pharmacists and wider multi-disciplinary team, you’ll help manage a high volume of prescription requests and provide expert support in areas including:
* Medication and prescription workflow management
* Safe and timely medication monitoring (including bloods and drug levels)
* Handling prescription queries and processing clinical letters
* Liaising with community pharmacies, hospitals, and the wider MDT
* Supporting audits, reducing medication wastage, and contributing to cost-effective prescribing
This role is primarily based at our Nightingale site, with opportunities for working across our network of practices in South East London.
What We’re Looking For...
Must-haves:
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
* Excellent attention to detail
* Relevant pharmacy experience in a clinical setting (1 year as a minimum)
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Self-motivated and highly organised
* Commitment to continuous improvement and duty of candour
Desirable:
* Previous experience in a GP practice or primary care
* Experience using EMIS and other based Microsoft based programmes
* Community or hospital pharmacy background
* A passion for patient care and healthcare innovation
Qualifications:
* GPhC registration required (for Pharmacy Technicians only)
* Minimum GCSE-level education (or equivalent)
Why Join Penrose Health?
Penrose Health is a progressive and patient-focused organisation at the heart of community healthcare. We offer:
* A collaborative and supportive team environment
* Flexibility and hybrid working options
* The chance to make a real impact in patient care
* Comprehensive benefits package available - including private healthcare
* Future opportunities for progression
We welcome applications from UK-based professionals as well as candidates with relevant overseas experience (including Antipodean professionals). Tier 2 sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate with UK experience.
Ready to make a difference in primary care?
Apply now or get in touch for more information.
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