Dispensing Technician NVQ3
Date Posted: 2026-09-22T21:05:41
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, GB, WR1 3
Application Deadline: 2026-10-26T16:34:30.723
Job Description
11923 - 42.50 hour Dispensing Technician - Permanent Contract
We are looking to recruit a 42.50 hour Dispensing Technician to work at our 734 branch located at Hume Street Medical Centre, Hume Street, Kidderminster, DY11 6SF.
The proposed shift pattern is as follows:
- Monday 09:00-18:00 (30 min unpaid break)
- Tuesday 09:00-18:00 (30 min unpaid break)
- Wednesday 09:00-18:00 (30 min unpaid break)
- Thursday 09:00-18:00 (30 min unpaid break)
- Friday 09:00-18:00 (30 min unpaid break)
As a Dispensing Technician, you will have successfully completed the NVQ/QCF Level 3 equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Services and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will have the knowledge and experience to be a multi-skilled Dispensing Technician, taking responsibility for providing an efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for carrying out dispensing duties.
You will be a senior member of the dispensing team and will be responsible for receiving, assembling, and dispensing prescriptions, advising customers on alternative medicine or care needs where appropriate. You will also have specific accountability for dealing with complex medication enquiries on behalf of and under the supervision of a pharmacist.
As a trusted healthcare professional, you will be friendly, organized, and customer-focused with a real passion for people and pharmacy operations. Skills in planning, attention to detail, and working under pressure are all key in this position. The successful candidate must be willing to support the branch by promoting new services and products as required. You must be confident to build customer relationships and have the ability to establish their needs.
You will be expected to provide friendly advice, whilst having excellent product knowledge and services. You must also have the drive and enthusiasm to coach others to do the same. The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role.
You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.
Additional Benefits
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- EAP Provided by BUPA
- 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Pension contributions
- Staff discount
- Regulatory training where required
- Free uniform
Application Information
If you think this role is right for you, please apply. We would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
Please note that the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.
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Dispensing Technician NVQ3 in Worcester employer: The Cohens Group
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