Pharmacy Dispenser, Technician or ACT (or Trainee)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy dispenser, Technician or ACT.
The pharmacy is situated in a thriving part of Islington, close to Caledonian Road Station and Highbury & Islington station.
Hours - Tuesday to Friday 9am to 6pm, AND also Saturdays 9am -4pm PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CAN NOT WORK THESE HOURS!
This vacancy is on a permanent basis, however is conditional upon successfully completing the probationary period.
Duties:
- Label, dispense and endorse prescriptions in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Ensure the safe supply and appropriate storage of medicines.
- Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
- Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs
- Participate in the delivery of any additional services (stop smoking advice, blood pressure testing etc) for which you will have received adequate training
- Receive and hand out prescriptions under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.
- Undertake all necessary housekeeping duties so that dispensary and back shop areas are kept clean and tidy.
You must have a passion for Pharmacy, in order to drive the business forward and have great people skills, as this is paramount to your role.
In order to be successful you will need to be qualified or currently studying to an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Pharmacy Services, ACT qualification or equivalent.
Please only apply if you have relevant pharmacy experience.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not provide visa's or sponsorships.
Please apply with a CV and cover letter.
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 2 years (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
COVID-19 considerations:
Provision of PPE and hand sanitiser to staff, and provision of hand sanitiser to customers.
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Pharmacy Dispenser, Technician or ACT
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 Dispenser, Technician or ACT (or Trainee) roles across Carters Chemist'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 £19,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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