Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Pharmacy Dispenser Assistant

• Start from July/ August 2025
  
  
• Monday – Friday
  
  
• 37.5 hours per week
  
  
• 08:00 – 16:30, or 09:30 – 18:00
  
  
• £13.50 - £16.00 per hour
  
  Job Overview:
  
  Join a leading provider in the temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics sector, supporting well-known pharmaceutical brands and delivering essential medicines to patients, hospitals, pharmacies, and medical care facilities across the UK.
  
  As a Dispensing Assistant within an in-house pharmacy, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and accurate preparation of prescriptions. You’ll work as part of a professional team committed to quality, compliance, and patient care.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
• Label and dispense Homecare prescriptions for final accuracy checks
  
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medication records
  
  
• Support the day-to-day operations to ensure the dispensary runs efficiently
  
  
• Ensure all dispensing processes follow professional guidelines and best practices
  
  Skills & Attributes:
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks
  
  
• Able to remain calm under pressure and manage workload effectively
  
  
• Patient-focused approach with a high level of personal accountability
  
  
• Organised, reliable, and committed to quality standards
  
  Qualifications & Experience:
  
  
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills (Dispensing) or equivalent Dispensing Assistant qualification
  
  
• Previous experience working in a Pharmacy
  
  
• Knowledge of therapy areas related to Homecare services is highly desirable but not essential