Dispensary Assistant or Trainee dispensary assistant (42.5hrs/wk).
At Ballee Pharmacy our primary focus is "care"; care for our patients, our colleagues, our services users, our customers, and all other associated healthcare professionals.
About the Role:
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you'll help deliver safe, effective and person-centred pharmacy services while developing the skills and knowledge needed for a fulfilling career in community pharmacy. You'll be part of a future-focused, dynamic, supportive team, helping people access the right care, advice, and services while ensuring an excellent experience every time they visit.We are looking for someone who cares. You will:
- Have a genuine passion for helping people and improving patient outcomes
- Have strong communication and customer service skills.
- Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.
- Need great attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
- Be a team player who values inclusion, respect, and professionalism.
What You'll Do:
- Provide a warm, welcoming, and professional service.
- Support the dispensing and supply of medicines under supervision.
- Listen to patients' needs and help connect them with the most appropriate pharmacy or healthcare service.
- Help maintain accurate records, manage stock, and keep the pharmacy running smoothly.
- Promote health and wellbeing by supporting pharmacy services and patient engagement activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality care.
- Complete training and continuously develop your pharmacy knowledge and skills.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures to support the safe and legal sale or dispensing of medication and prescriptions
- Keeping up to date with new innovations in store and comply with operational processes.
- Support patients to manage their prescriptions their way with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
Our Commitment:We put people at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who shares our values, is committed to delivering outstanding patient care, and is excited to grow within a modern community pharmacy environment. Are you up for it?Please note:
- Pharmacy or retail experience is useful but it's not strictly necessary as extensive training will be provided.
- This is a permanent role based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, UK, and we request that you only apply for the position if you can commit to the advertised hours on a permanent basis.
- Remote applicants will not be considered and applications from candidates outside the UK will not be progressed unless relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.
- We are seeking candidates who will be flexible to work a variety of shift patterns throughout the week. This role includes some evening shifts and weekend shifts.
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
