Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser
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Position Overview & Specifications
An opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and busy internet pharmacy, based in Salford, Greater Manchester.
- As a valued member of our Pharmacy team, you’ll make sure our customers and patients get the best possible experience. Through your passion to deliver a great healthcare service and your ability to provide professional advice, you’ll play an important role in your local community and make a positive impact on people’s lives.
As a Pharmacy assistant your main responsibility will be to accurately, efficiently and safely provide pharmacy services under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
These services will include:
- dispensing medicines
- advice to customers in line with procedures and protocol
- preparing MDS trays
This is an enjoyable and highly responsible role for a candidate with excellent attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and accurately at all times and the ability to build rapport with both colleagues and patients.
Applicants should be highly motivated, pro-active and willing to work to a very high standard. Applicants should be prepared to work as individuals or within a small team.
The proposed shift pattern is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm in the first instance.
The vacancy is on a permanent basis, however is conditional upon successfully completing the probationary period.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our patients and customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
Additional responsibilities will include (but not limited to), general pharmacy housekeeping, stock maintenance, counter sales. Applicants should also have a desire to try new things and will be encouraged to 'think outside of the box'.
You must display skills in planning, your attention to detail must be impeccable and you MUST be able to work under pressure, individually and as part of the team.
You must have great people and communication skills, furthermore as you will be dealing with other healthcare professionals and patients on a daily basis, you must be able to critically assess and understand situations, records and conversations in order to resolve queries FIRST TIME if appropriate.
If successful, candidates could be entitled to the following:
- Paid holidays (on a pro-rata basis), PLUS statutory holidays.
- Pensions contributions
- Regulatory training
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Pharmacy Assistant
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 Assistant/Dispenser roles across PharmacyKwik'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 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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