Pharmacist Team Co-ordinator and Dispenser; Trainee

Overview

Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dual role to support our Pharmacist Team to co-ordinate their workload, in partnership with another Pharmacist Team co-ordinator, and as a (Trainee) Dispenser based at our Wotter Branch dispensary. The Dispensary role includes preparing and dispensing prescriptions and miscellaneous OTC medicines/appliances, assisting with stock control, stock ordering and re-stocking, and providing patient advice within the scope of capability.

Training will be offered for the right candidate. Lone working may be required.

• Pharmacist Team Co-ordinator: support managing the workload of the Pharmacist Team (Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians) including booking patient appointments, rota management, clinic organisation, and supporting clinical reports and audits; monitor and adapt to varying demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Dispenser (Trainee): undertake training to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing; prepare and dispense prescriptions and OTC medicines/appliances; assist with stock control, ordering and re-stocking; provide advice to patients on medications and lifestyle within capability; work independently following Group processes and lone working policy.
• Stock and administration: maintain stock control, conduct stock takes, ensure items are stocked to appropriate levels; contribute to practice-wide stock management.
• Team collaboration: work with Practice & Pharmacy Team to foster collaborative working relationships and support delivery of Enhanced Health within the PCN.
• Other duties: undertake duties appropriate to the grading of the post; flexible hours as required.

The role is 16 hours per week across 3 days:
Monday and Tuesday as Pharmacist Team Co-ordinator 8:30am–1:45pm at Plympton Health Centre, and Thursday as (Trainee) Dispenser 8:00am–3:00pm at Wotter Medical Practice. Permanent, part-time role.

Pay rates:
Pharmacist Team Co-ordinator (9.5 hours p.w) £12.48;
Trainee Dispenser (6.5 hours) £13.42;
Qualified Dispenser (6.5 hours) £14.63. Contracted hours: 1 x 16 hr pw (9.5 hours + 6.5 hours). Permanent.

• Strong administration skills; high level of organisation and time management.
• Experience in GP practice or equivalent; good working knowledge of Systm One or equivalent; strong computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine workload priorities.
• Dispensing qualification to NVQ2 (or willing to train to achieve this); training provided and fully funded for external components.

• Essential: effective communication, interpersonal skills; IT literacy; ability to deal with sensitive issues; ability to follow practice protocols in emergencies; team working; flexibility; problem solving; ability to prioritise workload.
• Desirable: experience with Systm One; ability to maintain appointments system and make changes when appropriate.

• Able to travel between sites as required; understanding of organisation values.
• Desirable:
  Full driving licence.

• Essential: customer service experience; strong administration; confidentiality and data protection awareness; organised time management; attention to detail; completing audits; stock handling and controls; ability to guide patients on administration of medication; able to work with limited supervision; experience with databases and reporting.
• Desirable: experience in dispensary/pharmacy; knowledge of System One; stock monitoring and reordering; understanding of prescription claim processes.

Beacon Medical Group Practice is a single practice PCN providing care to 43,000 patients across Plympton and the South Hams. We are a collaborative team with Partners, GPs, Pharmacists, Technicians, Nurses, HCAs, and administrative staff. Our mission is to provide right care at the right time and place, with ongoing service improvements. We offer support and training to staff who join us.

Disclosures:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required.

Location:

Mudge Way, Plymouth PL7 1AD
;
Wotter Surgery, Plympton;
Beacon Medical Group. Posting date: 21 January 2026.

Working hours:

16 hours over 3 days. Website: