Pharmacy Dispenser – Cambridge Milton Superstore

About the Position

As a Pharmacy Dispenser at our Cambridge Milton Superstore, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive exceptional service and medications in a friendly, professional manner. You'll be part of a supportive team, gaining new expertise and helping our customers with their health needs in a dynamic retail environment. Whether you're seeking career growth, job security, or flexible hours, this position could be ideal for you.

Work Schedule and Availability

We offer a guaranteed minimum of 16 hours per week, with some contracts available from 12 hours. Your shifts will be scheduled within these availability windows (at least three weeks' notice will be provided):

• Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
• Thursday: 16:00 - 20:00
• Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
• Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00

If your availability is close to these times, we still encourage your application.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the pharmacy team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Dispense prescription medicines accurately while prioritizing patient care and attention to detail.
• Offer approachable, knowledgeable advice to customers regarding medicines, typical ailments, and pharmacy services.
• Assess customer needs and responsibly recommend appropriate products.
• Address customers' queries within your expertise, and escalate to a pharmacist as necessary.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and adherence to company procedures.
• Complete prescription administration precisely and on schedule.
• Assist in promoting new initiatives and pharmacy campaigns in-store.

Required Experience and Qualities

• Experience or professional qualifications gained in a pharmacy setting.
• Motivation and willingness to further develop within the pharmacy sector.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service—greeting customers warmly and helping them select suitable products and solutions.
• Ability to create a supportive, reassuring environment for customers at the pharmacy counter.
• Proactive decision-making skills to effectively support and advise customers.
• Positive attitude, open communication, teamwork, and a sense of fun in celebrating achievements with colleagues.

Employee Benefits

• Starting paid holidays of 20 days plus a personal day, increasing to 22 days after one year of service, in addition to bank holidays.
• Access to flexible working arrangements from your first day.
• Colleague Clubcard discount of 10%, rising to 15% on payday weekends, with an additional card available for a family member.
• Complimentary wellbeing services to support mental and physical health.
• Life insurance valued at five times your annual pay, and a pension plan with up to 7.5% matching contributions.
• A selection of additional benefits, such as discounts, share schemes, and a cycle-to-work program.
• Uniform provided, plus inclusive policies for supporting life events.

Company Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to make our workplace welcoming and accessible for everyone, embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage open conversations about flexible work, and offer support throughout the recruitment process, especially for those requiring accessibility accommodations.