Location: Heatherlands Pharmacy, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH49 9DA
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Hours: Part-time, flexible working hours (to be discussed at interview)
Work Type: In person
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
Heatherlands Pharmacy is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacy Dispenser to join our friendly and supportive team on a part-time basis.
As a private pharmacy, we focus on delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality pharmaceutical services in a professional working environment.
We are looking for someone with previous pharmacy dispensing experience who can work accurately, efficiently, and as part of a team.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of the dispensary while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and customer service.
Essential Requirements
- Previous UK pharmacy dispensing experience
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Good understanding of pharmacy procedures and medicines management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately dispense and label private prescriptions.
- Prepare and assemble prescriptions for final pharmacist checking.
- Process prescriptions using the pharmacy PMR system.
- Maintain accurate patient medication records.
- Receive, check, and manage pharmaceutical stock.
- Assist with stock ordering and inventory management.
- Ensure the dispensary is clean, organised, and compliant with pharmacy procedures.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GPhC standards, and relevant pharmacy regulations.
- Support the pharmacist and wider pharmacy team in the day-to-day running of the pharmacy.
- Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining patient confidentiality.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible working hours.
- Pro-rata annual leave entitlement plus bank holiday entitlement where applicable.
- Company pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Full training and onboarding.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Casual dress.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company events.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
Application Questions
- How many years of UK pharmacy dispensing experience do you have?
- Are you able to start within the next one to two weeks? If not, what is your notice period?
- Are you applying for a part-time position?
- What days and hours are you available to work?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK? If so, do you have any visa conditions, sponsorship requirements, or restrictions on your working hours?
- Do you have experience using a Pharmacy PMR system? If yes, which system(s) have you used?
Preferred Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (preferred but not essential).
- Previous experience working in a UK community or private pharmacy.
If you are an organised, reliable, and motivated Pharmacy Dispenser looking to join a professional private pharmacy with flexible working hours, we'd love to hear from you.
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