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Dispensing assistant

Hickey’s Pharmacy | Accrington, United Kingdom | Posted June 16, 2026

Position Overview

Purpose:

  • To work alongside pharmacy technicians and under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
  • To provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
  • Reports to: Paul Bisby

    Key responsibilities:

  • To be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.
  • To select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.
  • To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.
  • To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
  • To identify medicine...
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