Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Ashington, Northumberland, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

We are working closely with a local authority to assist with the appointment of a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant on a temporary contract, likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please submit your CV for consideration.

Rate of Pay: £14.78 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver efficient dispensary operations and minimize dispensing losses
  • Ensure accurate handling and dispensing of all medicines, including NHS and private prescriptions
  • Comply with legal and professional requirements, as well as company standard operating procedures
  • Assist in the delivery of all pharmacy services where applicable
  • Ensure all customers and patients receive safe and accurate advice on medicines, including over-the-counter medication as required

Qualifications:

  • You will have a NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications completed through a GPhC accredited route
  • Experience working in a community pharmacy, ideally with experience using Pharmacy Manager software

Requirements:

  • Availability to work immediately or at short notice
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Basic DBS check required

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunities employer. All our roles are temporary, although assignments can be extended by clients on a longer-term basis and may become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role, unless you advise us otherwise. Your DBS must be either through us or accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.



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