Pharmacy Dispenser - Henley-On-Thames Superstore

Job Location and Pay

Tesco Henley-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom.

Pharmacy Dispenser rate of pay starts from £12.87 an hour ; this increases to £14.08 for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.

Availability

Minimum 16 guaranteed hours each week. Flexible options are available down to 12 hours. Availability windows:

• Tuesday 09:00 – 17:00
• Wednesday 09:00 – 16:30
• Thursday 11:00 – 19:00
• Friday 11:00 – 19:00

The schedule will be confirmed with a minimum of three weeks’ notice.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of our modern pharmacies.
• Apply technical skills and strong customer focus to accurately dispense medication.
• Dispense prescription medicines with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicate confidently, friendly and professionally with customers.
• Offer information on common ailments, symptoms and products.
• Take time to understand customers’ needs and advise on products that are right for them.
• Advise customers on pharmacy services available.
• Execute dispensing process in line with SOPs.
• Assess legal appropriateness of dispensed prescriptions.
• Handle clinical and legal queries from healthcare practitioners within competence.
• Respond to customer queries regarding prescription medicines and report complaints to the pharmacist.
• Follow all dispensing routines and SOPs.
• Maintain cleanliness and order within dispensary and consulting rooms.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of prescription administration.
• Bring promotional activities and company initiatives to life within the team.
• Carry out all procedures accurately to protect profit and trade safely.
• Complete corporate and departmental training.
• Keep up to date with legal and professional developments in pharmacy.

Qualifications & Training

• Qualifications gained from working in a pharmacy environment.
• A desire to train and develop further in pharmacy.

Benefits

• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays).
• Request flexible working from day one.
• 10% off and 15% off on payday weekend purchases through the Colleague Clubcard.
• Free wellbeing services and resources for mind, body and life.
• Life cover of five times salary and an award‑winning pension with up to 7.5% matching.
• Various benefits to suit individuals – discounts, shares, cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Uniform provided and policies to support life’s moments, big and small.
• Access to colleague networks, including a space for people from diverse backgrounds.

About Tesco

Our vision is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether at home or on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.’ Tesco promotes diversity, equity and inclusion – everyone is welcome and supported.

Inclusive Recruitment

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Legal & Age Requirements

Applicants must have passed the school leaver’s age. For details on the school leavers age per country, please visit the relevant link.

We can only accept candidates over 18 if the role involves work before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or in specific areas such as warehouses, counters, bakery, or driving roles.

On occasions where we receive high volumes of applications, roles may close earlier than advertised – we provide feedback only to candidates who attend an interview.

Further Information

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