Full-Time

Dispenser

Posted on 9/10/2026

Fella Health

Fella Health

Compensation Overview

£13 - £15/hr

Blackburn, UK

In Person

On-site at the Blackburn pharmacy during standard business hours, with possible shift patterns.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Hold a valid Buttercups certification or equivalent dispensing qualification.
  • Have worked in high-volume dispensing and consistently meet a target of 30 or more orders per hour without compromising safety.
  • Demonstrate exceptional accuracy in medicine selection, labelling, and prescription preparation.
  • Organise workload independently, follow standard operating procedures precisely, and know when to involve a pharmacist.
  • Be reliable, punctual, and committed to patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
  • Select, label, and prepare medicines accurately within the qualified scope, following standard operating procedures and escalating clinical queries to pharmacists.
  • Process and securely pack 30 or more orders per hour while maintaining accuracy, safety, and compliance.
  • Maintain cold-chain controls, monitor fridge and room temperatures, and immediately escalate storage deviations.
  • Check incoming deliveries, maintain correct storage and rotation, and support stock takes.
  • Record errors, near misses, and incidents promptly; keep workstations clean and compliant; follow hygiene and personal protective equipment procedures; and suggest practical improvements.
  • Guide trainee dispensers, support colleagues, and work with Customer Service to resolve patient queries and order updates.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least one year of experience working as a qualified dispenser.
  • Understanding of dispensing and dispatching treatment to patients remotely in an online pharmacy.
  • Experience training or supporting junior colleagues and explaining procedures clearly.
  • Experience in inventory control, stock rotation, and keeping a busy dispensary supplied.
  • Experience handling healthcare queries with care, clarity, and professionalism.
  • Familiarity with General Pharmaceutical Council requirements and their application in everyday practice.

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