Pharmacy Assistant

The Day Lewis Group; Woodley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned pharmacy chain in the UK is seeking a full-time Relief Dispenser to provide high-quality patient care across multiple branches. Responsibilities include dispensing prescription medications accurately, supporting daily operations, and ensuring consistent service. Candidates should have a NVQ2 in Pharmacy Dispensing and need to possess a vehicle for travel between locations. The role offers stable hours, training opportunities, and a friendly working culture focused on growth and patient care.

Benefits

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Discount

28 Days Holiday including public and bank holidays

Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay (After 1 Year Service)

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (After 2 Years Service)

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer A Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser (NVQ2) is essential.
• Must own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance.
• Ability to participate in mileage reimbursement process.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescription medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Support daily pharmacy operations including customer service and stock control.
• Provide cover across multiple branches ensuring consistent service.

Skills

Communication skills

Accuracy

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Dispensing

Job description

Relief Dispenser – Day Lewis Pharmacies (Multiple Locations)

Position: Relief Dispenser
Contract Type: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day with a 30 or 60-minute unpaid lunch break
Typical Hours: Predominantly 9am–6pm, though start/finish times may vary depending on each pharmacy’s opening hours
Locations: Covering the following Day Lewis branches, travel time to further afield locations will be considered when planning your rota:

• Lower Earley (RG6)
• Woodley (RG5)
• Sonning Common (RG4)
• Twyford (RG10)
• Sunninghill (SL5)
• Holyport (SL6)
• Camberley (GU15)
• Hawley (GU17)
• Cove (GU14)
• Finchampstead (RG40)
• Spencers Wood (RG7)
• Didcot (OX11)

What You’ll Do

• Accurately dispense prescription medications to patients under pharmacist supervision.
• Support daily pharmacy operations, including customer service, stock control, and till duties.
• Provide cover across multiple branches, ensuring consistent service and patient care.
• Work closely with different teams, building skills and adapting to varying workflows.
• Support with ongoing projects including our new PMR rollout this year.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser (NVQ2)
• Own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance.
• Ability to upload valid VAT fuel receipts to receive mileage reimbursement (45p per mile).
• A flexible, positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Accuracy, reliability, and commitment to excellent patient service.

What We Offer

• Stable full-time hours, Monday–Friday, with no weekend working.
• Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile with VAT fuel receipts.
• Exposure to a wide range of branches, teams, and work environments.
• Training and development, including vaccination courses.
• Clear progression opportunities to become an Accuracy Checking Dispenser and later a Pharmacy Technician.
• A friendly and supportive working culture focused on growth and patient care.

Why Join Day Lewis?

Day Lewis is a family-owned business with a strong focus on development, teamwork, and outstanding patient service. As a Relief Dispenser, you’ll have the chance to build your skills across 13 branches while enjoying the security of full-time hours and structured career progression.

We offer a great range of benefits:

• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Discount
• 28Days Holiday inclusive of public and bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay (After 1 Year Service)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (After 2 Years Service)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer AFriend Scheme

Apply today to make Day Lewis your next company to join! You won't regret taking this next step in your Pharmacy Career as a Pharmacy Assistant with us.