Pharmacy Technician / Dispenser - #2190659

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician / Dispenser (Metabolic Health)
Location: Knightsbridge London - UK (on-site and patient facing)
Reports to:
Department: Pharmacy / Clinical Services

I. Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician or Dispenser provides essential technical and administrative support to the pharmacy team. This role is vital for maintaining the efficiency of the "Gold Standard" dispensing process and stock management.

II. Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Dispensing: Prepare and dispense specialist metabolic and endocrinology medications accurately.
  
• Stock Control: Manage procurement, inventory, and expiration checks for specialized stock.
  
• Documentation: Maintain accurate pharmacy records, including controlled drug registers and audit data.
  
• Administrative Support: Manage pharmacy-related queries and support the "technology-enabled" service environment, escalating to the Responsible Pharmacist when appropriate.
  
  

III. Reporting Line and Accountability

• Reports to: Lead Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager.
  
• Accountability: Accountable for the technical accuracy of the dispensing process as delegated.
  
  
  

Requirements

IV. Required Qualifications & Registrations
Pharmacy Technician: NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills and registration with the GPhC.
Dispenser: NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent).

V. Scope and Limits of the Role:

• Works under the clinical supervision of a Pharmacist. They cannot perform clinical validation of prescriptions or act as the Responsible Pharmacist.
  
  

VI. Training & Competency Requirements:

• High organizational skills and ability to work in an innovative health-tech environment.
  
• Training in safe storage of controlled drugs and medicines legislation.
  
• Strong clinical judgment and a patient-safety-first mindset.
  
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise in a private, community or clinic-based pharmacy setting.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an MDT.
  
• Role model communication skills: you will hold excellent face to face interactions to effectively meet the varied needs of our clients.
  
• Experience or interest in weight management, diabetes, endocrinology or cardiometabolic health.
  
• Previous involvement in clinical audit or governance.