Qualified Dispensing Assistant - Brockworth and Nearby Branches
Badham Pharmacy is a family-owned chain of 27 pharmacies across Gloucestershire and Bristol, serving patients since 1940, with a long history of exceptional patient-centred care.
This vacancy is for a Qualified Dispensing Assistant based at our Brockworth branch, with the requirement to work in other Gloucester branches when needed. You will need to be mobile, either with your own transport or using public transport. The role is 37.5 hours per week, with Saturdays on a rota basis from 0900-1300. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 0900-1730, with Saturday shifts from 0900-1300. We are also open to part-time applicants.
Our starting pay rates are competitive at £12.96 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include 29 days holiday (including bank holidays), 20% staff discount, NEST pension scheme, discretionary Christmas bonus, and Blue Light Card membership (application required).
The role is rewarding, allowing you to make a positive impact on your local community's healthcare.
The Dispensing Assistant is a key member of the pharmacy team. You will be one of the first points of contact for customers, providing healthcare advice, assisting with prescription collection, and helping with medicine purchases. Your daily duties will include:
* Manufacturing dosette trays for patients needing medication organisation support
* Downloading and preparing prescriptions from local surgeries or for customer collection
* Supporting the medicines counter assistant and pharmacist
* Engaging with customers to ensure appropriate care and medication
* Promoting additional services, including the Pharmacy First scheme
Applicants should have an NVQ2 in dispensing from the National Pharmacy Association or an equivalent provider.
We support career development and can assist with enrolment onto NVQ3 technician courses, Accuracy Checking for Dispensers (ACD), or Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) courses.
As this position is expected to be popular, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Please only apply if you are available to work the specified hours.
Badham Pharmacy is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and encouraging applications from all candidates.
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