Temporary Full-Time Relief Pharmacy Dispenser/Technician/ACT (or Trainee) - Edinburgh

Lindsay & Gilmour do; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in Scotland is looking for a Relief Pharmacy Dispenser. This role involves accurately dispensing medications, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining patient records across 16 pharmacies. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or a willingness to earn it, along with strong communication and attention to detail. This fixed-term position offers benefits such as holidays, pension schemes, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee benefits scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willing to work towards it.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescription medications to patients.
• Provide exceptional customer service and address patient queries.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
• Ensure operational compliance and efficiency.
• Manage stock, including ordering and organizing medications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

IT proficiency

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Job description

About Lindsay & Gilmour

Lindsay & Gilmour is one of Scotland's longest-established and most respected pharmacy groups. Founded in 1826, the company has a rich heritage of providing quality pharmaceutical services and healthcare solutions to the communities it serves. With a network of pharmacies located throughout Scotland, Lindsay & Gilmour is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and professional healthcare advice.

Lindsay and Gilmour is a Living Wage Employer.

About the role

At Lindsay & Gilmour, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Our team works collaboratively with each other and with other healthcare providers, to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

You will be a key part of the pharmacy team, working across the healthcare area and dispensary, to meet patients’ needs. Your focus each day will be to deliver a great service to our patients, through holding conversations tailored to the individual needs of each patient and delivering on the operational requirements of the position.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in pharmacy.

This is a relief position and you must be able to travel across 16 pharmacies in Edinburgh, West Calder and Broxburn.

Job Description

• Accurately dispensing prescription medications to patients.
• Providing exceptional customer service and addressing patient queries.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate patient records.
• Delivering exceptional standards through operational compliance to ensure efficiency and maximise profitability.
• Managing stock, including ordering, date checking, and organizing medications.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and professional requirements.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and promote our services.

What you’ll need to have.

We’re offering you an exciting opportunity to continue your professional journey. You will need to have an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services and may currently be or have previous experience of working as a Pharmacy Dispenser to join us.

OR

We’re offering you an exciting opportunity to start on your professional journey. You will need to have experience of working with customers and be willing to complete an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services.

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or willing to work towards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using different IT systems.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Our Benefits

• Working Pattern - Monday-Friday 9am-6pm with 60 minutes unpaid lunch, or 9am-5:30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch depending on opening hours.
• This is a fixed term post.
• Holidays – 28 days per year
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employee benefits scheme including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes and much more (exclusions may apply, eligible roles only).
• Access to employee assistance programme for independent and confidential advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, helping our employees work towards nationally recognised qualifications with professional support and relevant training.

*Our benefits are subject to change and eligibility.