Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom Brownhill Pharmacy or Larkhill Pharmacy Full time

**Job Summary**:
Join our team as a Pharmacy DispensingTechnician / Assistant and embark on an exciting career path in pharmaceuticals. This role offers the opportunity to learn and develop essential skills within a pharmacy setting while undertaking formal training. Under the supervision of experienced pharmacy professionals, you will assist in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in dispensing medications accurately under supervision
- Manage inventory, including stock rotation and expiry checks
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing queries and offering advice under guidance
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the pharmacy premises
- Learn and follow pharmacy protocols and procedures
- Undertake formal training to achieve qualifications as a pharmacy technician
- Support the pharmacy team in administrative tasks as required

**Requirements**:

- A keen interest in pursuing a career in pharmacy and healthcare
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science at grade C/4 or above
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in tasks
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and undertake formal training
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially

**Desired (but not essential) Attributes**:

- Previous experience in a customer service role
- Relevant work experience or volunteering in a healthcare or pharmacy setting
- Understanding of basic pharmaceutical principles and terminology
- Enthusiasm for continuous professional development
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

**Training**:

- You will undertake an approved apprenticeship program to achieve qualifications as a pharmacy technician.
- Training will combine on-the-job learning with formal study to gain relevant certifications and experience in pharmaceutical practices.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive apprentice salary
- Opportunities for career progression within the pharmacy sector
- Supportive working environment with experienced mentors
- Development of valuable skills and qualifications in the healthcare industry

**Person Specification**:

- Enthusiasm for pursuing a career in pharmacy
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science at grade C/4 or above
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Willingness to learn and undertake formal training
- Customer service experience
- Previous healthcare/pharmacy-related experience or volunteering
- Familiarity with basic pharmaceutical principles
- Commitment to continuous professional development

**Job Types**: Contract, Full-time, Permanent, Part-time

**Salary**: From £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Geloo Brownhill/Larkhill



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