Pharmacy Dispenser
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Position Overview & Specifications
Stafford Health and Wellbeing Pharmacy, is an independent, community pharmacy, located inside a busy health-centre in Stafford. We have a high customer foot-fall and dispense a high volume of prescriptions monthly. We also deliver a wide variety of pharmacy services.
We are looking for an experienced dispensing technician or dispensing assistant who is dedicated, empathetic in nature, can work professionally and safely under pressure and can communicate effectively with a wide range of customers. We have an experienced and skilled team of staff including, pharmacists, dispensers, dispensing and retail assistants and pharmacy drivers, who you will work with and who will support you in your role also.
The responsibilities and duties of the role include;
- Prioritise tasks effectively with team and prioritise patient safety at all times
- Receiving, labelling, dispensing, filing and handing out prescriptions according to pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Ordering, managing and storing dispensary stock accurately according to SOPs and manage issues surrounding stock availability
- Preparing monitored dosage system blister packs
- Communicate and work effectively with other staff and liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care across different healthcare providers
- Answering calls and handling customer queries with care and empathy and providing advice to customers within competency (referring to more experienced/qualified staff when required)
- Delivering a variety of pharmacy services within competency
- Conducting basic retail operations and sales transactions.
- Experience using Proscript PMR system, NHS Spine and Pharmoutcomes
- Previous pharmacy experience (preferably 1+ year)
As part of the role, you will receive dispensing assistant training (if required) to enable you to work safely. You will also receive pharmacy specific training, to ensure you are working according to our standard operating procedures.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £9.50-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stafford, ST16 3EB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Pharmacy Dispenser
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pharmacy Dispenser roles across MEBA Services Ltd T/A Stafford Health and Wellbeing Pharmacy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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