Pharmacy Dispenser
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford, CM2 6LQ
Salary
£26,118
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
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You must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent and have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GP\'s, Psychiatrist and Prescribing nurses, Pharmacists, Dentist where appropriate, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme and follow SOPs;Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the Clinical pharmacist, Pharmacy manager, Lead pharmacy technicians, Pharmacy technicians and authorising doctor or duty doctor;Collect all due prescription from the Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians. Get GP to sign the Controlled drug prescriptions prior to labelling and dispensing. If in doubt with the process, always check with the Pharmacist and team leader.Manage ordering stock, stock control daily, date checking and organise dispensary to ensure dispensary r
You will feel valued as a Pharmacy Dispenser within HMP Chelmsford, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:£26118.40 salary (FTE) + secure your financial future with our group pension schemeEnjoy a well-deserved break with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.Company Policy Sick payEnhanced Maternity PackageLife AssuranceMy Reward Hub: Gain access to exclusive perks, including funding for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to support your health and well-being.Free Independent Mortgage Advice: Navigate your way to homeownership with our expert mortgage guidance.Fertility Benefits: Access resources to support your fertility journey, emphasizing your holistic well-being.Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest ratesOnline and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ring fenced innovation funding each year QualificationsEssentialWe are looking for positive and approachable people who can utilise their Level 2 or Dispenser qualification to enrich peoples lives. An adaptable and flexible mentality will be key, as well as a desire to embed newly acquired knowledge and skills. To be successful in this role you must possess excellent relationship building skills, have an approachable and ambitious personality, as well as the ability to motivate and nurture those around you.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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