Pharmacy Dispenser / Pharmacy Technician
Location: Gibbs & Gurnell Pharmacy, Ryde
Hours: 24–40 hours per week
Working pattern: Agreed hours across Monday to Saturday
Pay: £12.71–£14.50 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience and demonstrated ability
Performance bonus: Up to 12% additional monthly pay
Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year
We offer agreed working patterns and aim to accommodate childcare arrangements wherever operationally possible.
About the Role
We are looking for high-quality team members who take pride in their work and want their performance to be recognised and rewarded.
Previous pharmacy experience is an advantage but is not essential for dispenser applicants. Training may be provided to an exceptional candidate with a good standard of education, strong literacy and numeracy skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
Main Duties
- Prepare and assemble prescriptions accurately.
- Manage collections, owing medicines and stock.
- Assist patients in person and by telephone.
- Maintain accurate records and patient confidentiality.
- Follow pharmacy procedures and support an efficient dispensary.
- Undertake checking and pharmacy services appropriate to your competence.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be accurate, dependable, professional and able to communicate and work effectively within a busy team.
Pharmacy Technician applicants must hold an appropriate qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Eligible employees will receive training and support to complete Gibbs & Gurnell’s internal checking programme within 12 months of starting.
Rewards and Development
Employees may earn up to 12% additional monthly pay based on performance, including accuracy, productivity, reliability, teamwork and patient service.
Gibbs & Gurnell is committed to stable, long-term employment, with an average staff tenure of approximately four years. Employees who perform well may be supported to progress into accuracy checking, senior dispensing, Pharmacy Technician, leadership, clinical and vaccination-related roles.
Pay: £12.71-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Relocation assistance
- Transport links
- UK visa sponsorship
Experience:
- dispenser: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
