Badham Pharmacy is a family-owned chain of 27 pharmacies across Gloucestershire and Bristol, serving patients since 1940, with a long history of exceptional patient-centred care.
This vacancy is for a Qualified Dispensing Assistant in our Tewkesbury High Street branch. The role will be 40 hours a week with the opportunity to work additional hours as overtime to cover holidays and absence. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 0900-1800 with alternate Saturdays 0900-1730 (with a day off in the week), however we are also able to consider part-time applicants.
We offer competitive starting rates of pay at £12.19 per hour, based on experience. In addition, we provide:
* 29 days holiday a year (inclusive of all bank holidays)
* 20% discount in all of our shops
* NEST pension scheme
* Discretionary Christmas bonus
* Blue Light Card membership (applied for separately)
The role is very rewarding, allowing you to make a difference to the patient healthcare of your local community.
Key Responsibilities
As a Dispensing Assistant, you will be an integral member of the pharmacy team, interacting with customers daily. Your duties will include:
* Manufacturing dosette trays for local community patients who need extra support in organising medication
* Downloading and preparing prescriptions from local surgeries or customers collecting their medications
* Supporting the medicines counter assistant and pharmacist in their roles
* Holding effective conversations with customers to ensure they receive the right level of care and medication for their needs
* Engaging with customers about our additional services, including the Pharmacy First scheme
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* An NVQ2 in dispensing from the National Pharmacy Association or equivalent provider
* Opportunities for progression through enrolment onto the NVQ3 technician course, Accuracy Checking for Dispensers (ACD) or Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) courses
Badham Pharmacy is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity among our teams, and we encourage applications from all.