Dispensary Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Oxford Online Pharmacy is one of the leading and fastest growing online pharmacies in the country. We are looking for a full-time dispensary assistant / trainee dispenser to join our highly successful business in Apollo Office Park, Wroxton near Banbury.
You will be supporting our busy dispensary and customer service team to deliver the absolute best customer experience. In return you will be part of a friendly and hard working team in a growing online pharmacy company located in rural North Oxfordshire. Own transport is essential as there is no public transport to our location
Hours of work are: 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break daily) plus occasional Saturday working if needed (time off in lieu is given in this case). 4 weeks paid holiday, pension and private health insurance available.
Main Tasks will include:
- Checking completed orders against sales receipts and packing them ready for collection
- Unpacking and checking off deliveries and restocking shelves
- Responsibility for GP notification letters and other administration
- Stock control and date checking
- Dispensing medicines if needed at busy times
- Dealing with customer inquiries
- Other tasks within the pharmacy as appropriate
Full counter assistant and dispensary training will be provided (if not already completed)
Rate of pay: £ negotiable depending on experience etc
Position subject to 2 satisfactory references and DBS check
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.45-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Banbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own transport to get to work?
Language:
- English (required)
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 Dispensary Assistant roles across Oxford Online 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 £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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