Area Support Dispenser Role, Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy

Members Name: Kirstin Bowden
Contact Email: kirstin@lindsayandgilmour.co.uk
Pharmacy Name: Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy
Job Title: Area Support Dispenser
Closing Date: 16 December 2025

Full Job Description

About Lindsay & Gilmour

Lindsay & Gilmour is one of Scotland's longest-established and most respected pharmacy groups. Founded in 1826, the company has a rich heritage of providing quality pharmaceutical services and healthcare solutions to the communities it serves. With a network of pharmacies located throughout Scotland, Lindsay & Gilmour is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and professional healthcare advice.

Lindsay and Gilmour is a Living Wage Employer.

About the Role

At Lindsay & Gilmour, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Our team works collaboratively with each other and with other healthcare providers, to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

You will be a key part of the pharmacy team, working across the healthcare area and dispensary, to meet patients’ needs. Your focus each day will be to deliver a great service to our patients, through holding conversations tailored to the individual needs of each patient and delivering on the operational requirements of the position.

As an Area Support Dispenser, you will be expected to work closely with the deputy area manager to provide support to struggling pharmacies, build on your leadership skills and support with the training and development of others. It will provide you with an exciting opportunity to develop into one of our future leaders.

Please note, this role is classed as a relief position and you will be required to travel across the pharmacies in the area when the need arises.
This is a great opportunity to develop your career in pharmacy.

Job Description

• Accurately dispensing prescription medications to patients

• Providing exceptional customer service and addressing patient queries

• Delivering exceptional standards through operational compliance to ensure efficiency and maximise profitability

• Managing stock, including ordering, date checking, and organizing medications

• Ensuring compliance with all legal and professional requirements

• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and promote our services

• Working closely with the Deputy Area Manager and the pharmacy teams to support their development and operational compliance

What You’ll Need

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) – held for a minimum of 6 months

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in using different IT systems

• Be a strong team player

• Be willing to travel – driving license essential

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Our Benefits

• Working Pattern: Monday–Friday 9am–6pm with 60 minutes unpaid lunch, or 9am–5:30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch depending on opening hours

• Fixed term post

• Holidays: 28 days per year

• Pension scheme

• Staff discount

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Employee benefits scheme including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes and more

• Access to employee assistance programme for independent and confidential advice, 24/7

• Excellent training and development opportunities, helping employees work towards nationally recognised qualifications

Salary: £13.70–£17.45 depending on experience

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