Job Overview
Little Eaton Pharmacy is looking for a friendly, reliable and capable Qualified Pharmacy Dispenser to join our established independent community pharmacy team.
This is a permanent Monday-to-Friday position with fixed daytime hours of 9:00am–3:30pm, offering an excellent work–life balance for someone looking for predictable working hours.
We would particularly welcome applications from experienced community pharmacy dispensers, including those looking to return to pharmacy after a career break.
Little Eaton is a friendly community pharmacy with an established local patient base. We are looking for someone who takes pride in providing excellent patient service, works accurately and can confidently manage the day-to-day responsibilities of a community pharmacy dispensary.
What you will be doing
Your role will include:
- Dispensing NHS and private prescriptions safely and accurately
- Processing EPS prescriptions and prescription queries
- Managing Owings, stock ordering and medicine shortages
- Preparing prescriptions for collection and delivery
- Communicating with patients, GP surgeries and other healthcare professionals
- Supporting the pharmacist with the smooth running of the dispensary
- Helping patients access appropriate pharmacy services
- Maintaining accurate records, patient confidentiality and high professional standards
- Following pharmacy SOPs and supporting safe and efficient working practices
- Working closely with the pharmacist and the rest of our friendly pharmacy team
Who we are looking for
We would like to hear from candidates who:
- Hold a recognised pharmacy dispensing qualification, ideally Level 2 or equivalent
- Have previous UK community pharmacy experience
- Are accurate, organised and dependable
- Have good communication and customer-service skills
- Are comfortable dealing with patients and GP surgeries
- Can organise routine dispensary work confidently
- Understand the importance of confidentiality, patient safety and following SOPs
- Enjoy working as part of a small community pharmacy team
Experience with EPS, PMR systems, stock management and NHS community pharmacy services would be an advantage.
Career development
We are keen to develop and retain good members of our team.
For a suitable employee who performs well and demonstrates commitment to the pharmacy, there may be an opportunity in the future for employer-supported progression towards Pharmacy Technician training, subject to eligibility, performance, business requirements and the appropriate training programme being available.
This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced dispenser who would eventually like to progress their pharmacy career.
Why join Little Eaton Pharmacy?
Excellent Monday–Friday daytime hours – 9:00am–3:30pm
No regular weekend or evening working
Permanent and predictable working pattern
Friendly independent community pharmacy
Supportive pharmacist and management team
Opportunity to develop experience across modern community pharmacy services
Potential future Pharmacy Technician career-development pathway
Location
Little Eaton Pharmacy
2 Barley Close
Little Eaton
Derby
DE21 5DJ
How to apply
Please apply through Indeed with your current CV.
We are particularly interested in hearing about your previous community pharmacy experience, dispensing qualification and what you are looking for in your next role.
Suitable applicants may be contacted for an initial informal telephone conversation before interview.
Patient First Health Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: £25,420.00-£38,216.14 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a recognised pharmacy dispensing qualification such as an NVQ/QCF Level 2 or equivalent?
- Are you able to work Monday to Friday from 9:00am until 3:30pm on a regular basis?
Work Location: In person
