Relief Dispenser/Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Organisation
Lindsay & Gilmour is an award-winning family run company with branches across Central Scotland, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1826 we are one of Scotland’s largest independent Pharmacy groups.
The Opportunity
We require a relief dispenser to join our enthusiastic pharmacy team. You will support the existing pharmacy teams working at various locations across Lanarkshire, Forth Valley, Fife, Edinburgh, West Lothian and the Scottish Borders.
Responsibilities & Duties - The Opportunity
- Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager you will be working within various pharmacies across the business.
- This is an exciting and varied role ranging from giving advice on the sale of medicines to the delivery of all technical aspects of dispensing, whilst ensuring efficiency of the dispensary
- Working as part of a dynamic team within the pharmacy you possess a natural ability to provide friendly and courteous customer service and have excellent communication skills
- As an integral part of the team you will contribute to the consistent delivery of the highest quality pharmaceutical care to the communities we serve
Qualifications & Skills - To Be Successful
- You have a minimum of one years’ experience working as a dispenser or technician
- Hold an NVQ/SVQ 2 or NVQ/SVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in dispensing
- GPhC accredited Medicines Counter Assistant qualification. However, if you have not previously completed this, you will be supported to complete the training within 6 months of joining the company
- As this role involves frequent travel a car driver with a full clean licence is essential.
Benefits - We Offer
- Full-Time hours (40) Monday - Friday 9am-6pm with 30 mins unpaid lunch, mileage included and an allowance available for working across all branches
Holidays
Pension scheme
Staff discount
Employee benefits scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities, helping our employees work towards nationally recognised qualifications with professional support and relevant training
Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.
If this new opportunity sounds like what you are looking for, apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
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 Relief Dispenser/Technician roles across Lindsay & Gilmour 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 £20,997 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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