Trainee/Dispenser

Core System; Harlow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about pharmacy and eager to learn? We are looking for both qualified dispensers and enthusiastic trainees to join our team. As a Dispenser, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medications to our patients, directly contributing to their care and treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense medication following company procedures and GPhC guidelines.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and maintain mandatory learning as per company policy.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in prescription dispensing.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.

Picking Products:

• Accurately pick items and ensure correct stock rotation.
• Verify that products picked meet the required shelf life.

Dispensing:

• Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately, following GPhC regulations.
• Label and assemble medications, ensuring all hygiene requirements are met.
• Report near misses and seek guidance when unsure about any aspect of the dispensing process.
• Participate in on-call rotations and assist staff from other operational areas when needed.

Why Lloyds Clinical?

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Outstanding training & development programmes
• Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
• Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Interested in pharmacy and eager to learn
• Computer literate with high attention to detail
• Good at mathematics and strong in communication
• Flexible, well-organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Accurate and reliable

Qualifications & Experience:

• For Qualified Dispensers: NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (or equivalent) and dispensing experience in a high-turnover dispensary.
• For Trainees: No prior qualification required. We will enrol you in an NVQ Level 2 Dispenser course (or equivalent). Upon completion, you will receive the higher salary rate of £27,195 per annum.

Salary:

• Trainee Dispenser: £24,000 per annum
• Qualified Dispenser: £27,195 per annum

Working Hours:

• Rolling rota with shifts of either 8:30-4:30, 10-6, or 12-8.

Apply Today: If you are detail-oriented, committed to quality, and eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply for this essential role within our team.

About Us

At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.