Pharmacy Dispenser Apprentice (Orderline Ltd t/a Church Pharmacy)
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Company: Order Line Ltd T/A Church Pharmacy
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Location: LE11 5GU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000058589
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Application Deadline Date: 21/10/2026
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Start Date: 09/11/2026
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 10am to 6.30pm
Brief Description
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in starting a career in pharmacy. You will support the safe and accurate preparation of prescriptions, help patients and customers, assist with stock control, and complete appropriate training while working under the supervision of experienced pharmacy professionals.
Training to be Provided
Buttercups Training is a trusted specialist in pharmacy and healthcare training, supporting learners and employers across community, hospital, and primary care. We design high-quality, career-shaping apprenticeship programmes that build confidence, strengthen clinical practice, and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce. Our collaborative learning approach encourages shared insight and practical application, helping professionals grow together to deliver safer care and better patient outcomes across the organisations and communities they serve.
Future Prospects
Temporary, as per apprenticeship length.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions under appropriate supervision.
- Accurately assemble medicines ready for final checking by the team.
- Use the pharmacy computer system to produce labels, update patient records and support prescription processing.
- Refer medication queries, prescription issues, patient concerns or potential errors to the pharmacist or supervisor.
- Support the safe handout of prescriptions in line with workplace procedures.
- Provide polite, professional and helpful service to patients and customers.
- Answer general queries within the limits of the role and refer clinical or complex questions to the pharmacist.
- Receive, check, put away and rotate stock deliveries.
- Support expiry date checking, stock control, ordering and returns.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe dispensary and pharmacy environment.
- Follow standard operating procedures, health and safety requirements, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality rules.
- Report near misses, incidents, dispensing errors or concerns in line with company procedures.
- Complete all required training, coursework and workplace assessments within agreed timescales.
- Work as part of the wider pharmacy team to support safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services.
Other Information
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
- Positive attitude towards training and feedback.
- Responsible and safety-conscious.
- Ability to work accurately in a busy environment.
- Confidence using a computer and IT systems, with a willingness to learn new systems.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in pharmacy, healthcare, retail or customer service.
- IT or administration experience.
Applicants without formal qualifications may still be considered if they can demonstrate suitable literacy, numeracy, communication skills and a willingness to complete the required training.