pharmacy technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Woodhall Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant/Pharmacy Technician for our client in Sheffield.
Candidates will be required to have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or a Dispensing Assistant qualification through a GPhC accredited course and a working NHS smart card.
Ideally applicants will have experience in working in a community pharmacy and have knowledge of Pharmacy Manager software.
Job Duties:
· Delivering efficient dispensary operations and ensuring dispensing losses are minimised
· Ensuring accurate handling and dispensing on all medicines – NHS and private
· Complying with legal and professional requirements and Company SOP’s
· Assist in the delivery of all pharmacy services where appropriate
· Ensuring all customers and patients receive safe and accurate advice on medicines – including OTC medication as required
· Delivering on all aspects of the Dispensing role including ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing with appropriate claims
Various shifts are available and pay rate will be £12 - £14 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £11.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: P027
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for pharmacy technician roles across Woodhall Resourcing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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