Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Kamsons Pharmacy, Bell Farm, Uckfield Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Salary: Starting at £12.71 per hour, increasing upon successful completion of the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant qualification.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break) Plus Saturday, 9:00am to 1:00pm on a 1 in 5 rota basis.

Start Your Career in Pharmacy with Kamsons
Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy helping people, working as part of a close-knit team, and learning new skills?

At Kamsons Pharmacy Bell Farm, Uckfield, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team as a Trainee Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in pharmacy. You will receive hands-on training in a busy, modern community pharmacy while working towards an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant qualification, giving you the skills and knowledge needed to develop within the profession.

About the Role
This is a fast-paced and varied position where you’ll play an important part in delivering safe and effective healthcare services to our local community.

From day one, you’ll become a valued member of our supportive team, learning how to dispense prescriptions, provide excellent customer service, manage stock, and support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy.

If you are organised, enjoy working with people, have excellent attention to detail, and thrive in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from candidates who:

• Enjoy working as part of a team and interacting with customers
• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Can confidently multitask and solve problems
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Are keen to learn and develop new skills
• Have a positive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills

Training & Development
Within 3 to 6 months of joining the team, you will have the opportunity to enrol on and work towards an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant qualification.

This nationally recognised qualification will help you build your knowledge and confidence within the pharmacy sector and support your ongoing career development.

Key Responsibilities
As a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Labelling and dispensing prescriptions accurately and efficiently in line with pharmacy procedures
• Ensuring the safe handling and storage of medicines
• Ordering and managing stock levels to meet patient demand
• Carrying out date checks and stock rotation to minimise waste
• Creating and maintaining accurate patient medication records while maintaining confidentiality
• Supporting the preparation of monitored dosage systems where required
• Processing prescription declarations and NHS claims accurately
• Handling invoices and pharmacy paperwork in line with company procedures
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the dispensary and stock areas
• Liaising with GP surgeries and other healthcare professionals regarding medication queries
• Supporting the delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services following appropriate training
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding patient care and customer service

Why Join Kamsons?

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Structured training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification
• A rewarding role supporting the health and wellbeing of local patients

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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