Pharmacy/Dispensary Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who are we?
Withington pharmacy is a local independent pharmacy based in the heart of Withington, Manchester. With several years of excellent community care and a manager with over 20 years of pharmacy experience within the community, we aim to provide nothing but the best service for each and every patient. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working and professional person who will also help us provide the best care to our customers/ patients at all times.
Job description
Responsibilities will include:
- Dispensing duties
- Front counter service
- Stock management
- Providing patients with appropriate healthcare advice (training provided)
- any jobs requested by the manager
- If you are applying as a qualified ACPT all relevant duties
Candidates:
- must be flexible
- must be reliable and conscientious
- must have an eye for detail and have a strong work ethic
- must provide the same level of care for each and every patient
- preferably will hold prior experience within a pharmacy setting, however, it is not essential
- must have excellent customer service and communication skills
- must be able to deal with confidential information and follow set processes
- must be able to work effectively as part of a team and individually where required
- must have strong communication skills
- must be committed to self-development and life long learning
- must have strong numeracy and literacy skills - Maths and English GCSE qualifications at grade C or above or equivalent qualifications
Successful candidates will be expected to work a 35-40 hour week. Hours may be negotiated to fit the position in line with pharmacy working hours.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFIL THIS AMOUNT OF HOURS A WEEK.
Please note wages are in accordance with Government minimum wages.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £4.81-£9.50 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff and customers safe we have:
installed a protective screen
observe social distancing for customers
provided appropriate PPE
follow Government guidance
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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/Dispensary Assistant roles across Withington 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 £5 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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