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Make a difference in your local community! Join our caring, innovative pharmacy team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional, patient-centred care every single day.
Pharmacy DispenserChester
- Full or part time considered
- Permanent position
- Competitive salary
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a trusted and forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care. They pride themselves on putting patients at the heart of everything they do, and they’re passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and supporting the development of their people. Their pharmacies are modern, digitally enabled, and designed to meet the needs of diverse communities, while offering rewarding career opportunities for healthcare professionals.
The Role
They’re looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated Dispenser to support their busy dispensary in Chester. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of their pharmacy team, ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medication and offering exceptional patient care under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispense, label, and supply medicines accurately, following SOPs and regulations
- Support safe handling and documentation of controlled drugs
- Maintain up-to-date, secure patient medication records (PMR)
- Prepare Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS) for patients with complex regimes
- Provide clear and supportive advice on medicines and minor ailments
- Assist with stock management, ordering, and storage of medicines
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control
- Report and help address errors and near misses to promote learning
- Engage in CPD activities to stay professionally up-to-date
- Promote a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement
Benefits:
At Fairview Health, we invest in our team’s development and wellbeing. We offer:
- Funded training and CPD opportunities (e.g., Accuracy Checking Dispenser qualification)
- Clear progression pathways to senior dispenser, pharmacy technician, or leadership roles
- Exposure to cutting-edge pharmacy models and specialist services
- Inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture
The Ideal Candidate:
You’ll be a compassionate and detail-driven individual with a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be eager to grow your knowledge in pharmacy services.
- NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (or working towards)
- High attention to detail and methodical working style
- Empathetic and professional communication skills
- Respect for patient confidentiality and GDPR
- Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently
- Good IT skills and adaptability to digital systems
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- Previous pharmacy experience in community, hospital, or homecare settings
- Familiarity with PMR systems (e.g., ProScript)
- Involvement in health promotion or public health campaigns
- Experience with innovative pharmacy services or digital models
- Multilingual abilities
Be part of something bigger - help shape the future of pharmacy care while growing your own career!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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Other suitable skills and experience include Pharmacy Assistant, Accuracy Checking Technician, Medicines Counter Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Medical Receptionist, Homecare Dispenser, Hospital Pharmacy Assistant, Patient Services Coordinator
