Pharmacy Dispenser / Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a vacancy for a Pharmacy Dispenser/Technician to join our team at Borders Pharmacy, Galashiels We are an established and growing independent Pharmacy that focuses on customer care and satisfaction. We have recently moved into our brand new purpose built Pharmacy-the first of it's kind in the Borders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dispenser or technician to join our team.
There will be opportunity for further professional development.
Days/Hours Negotiable
Excellent salary depending on experience
Your main duties will include:
· Maintain an accurate, efficient and professional dispensing experience for all of our customers.
· Support our pharmacist in achieving excellence in our customer experience and meeting all legal requirements.
· Dispensing repeat and acute medication.
· Liaising with Pharmacist and other members of the Pharmacy team
· Dealing with compliance aids
· Give healthcare advice
· Maintaining Pharmacy stock levels
Essential skills and requirement:
· Minimum NVQ2 qualification
· Excellent communication and listening skills.
· Able to comply fully and understand the importance of customer confidentiality.
· Good organisational skills, excellent time management skills and able to work to strict deadlines and multitask.
· Able to build relationships with key partners (GP surgeries, care/nursing homes etc.)
· A willingness to learn and apply new skills.
Job Types: Full-time and Part-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pharmacy Dispenser / Technician roles across Borders Pharmacy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,813 - £22,900 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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