Pharmacy Dispenser

To work alongside pharmacy technicians and under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
- To provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy

**Key responsibilities**:
To be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.
- To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
- To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business.

**Personal specification**:

- To be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.
- Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Good level of IT literacy and numeracy
- A warm and friendly but professional attitude towards customers.
- An ability to respond to medical queries in a sensitive and professional manner.
- Experience of working in a retail environment (desirable).
- Experience of handling money and maintaining finance records

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £9.60-£12.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)