Medicines Counter Assistant

Role:                                    Medicines Counter Assistant

Location:                             Remote

Salary:                                 £12.45- £13.10 per hour plus extensive benefits

Contract type:                    Permanent

Employment type:             Part time

Working hours:                  16 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am-5.30pm

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Medicines Counter Assistant qualification.

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.  We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day.  Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider.  We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual to support the approval of Consumer Health orders containing pharmacy lines and ensure the accurate dispensing of prescriptions for our patients. Working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, you’ll play a key role in meeting performance targets and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. You’ll also be responsible for implementing effective quality controls and ensuring clear communication across pharmacy teams.

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay                      

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay                        

Contributory pension 

Discounted insurance (Aviva)          

Employee discount site                                                  

Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme  

In-house mental health support                                   

Free onsite parking  

Health and wellbeing initiatives      

Social events throughout the year                                

Cycle to work scheme 

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)                   

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)             

Long service bonus 

Refer a friend bonus                        

Blue light card                                                                 

Hybrid working

Commitment to CPD/training         

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases 

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

 What you’ll be doing?

• Ensure all prescriptions received are dispensed daily  
• Support the clinical team with day-to-day activities  
• Comply with P2U dispensary operations procedure and meet internal targets for dispensing quality and accuracy   
• Adhere to all legal, ethical, professional and company requirements  
• Working within a high-volume environment  
• Meeting set targets for individuals and team to meet business targets  
• Taking ownership of prescription labelling and accuracy  
• Working with key teams across the business (customer service, purchasing, operations & pharmacists  
• Ensuring that the workplace remains fun, relaxed and friendly.   

Who are we looking for?

• Holds Medicines Counter Assistant qualification
• Comfortable using IT systems and able to learn new technologies quickly; intermediate Excel skills are essential
• Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Capable of managing and prioritising a varied workload, especially in fast-paced or high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with a professional and respectful approach
• Eager to learn and grow, with a willingness to complete the NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistants Course after 3 months
• Always demonstrates a patient-first mindset and a commitment to upholding company values and ethical standards

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

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All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

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