Dispenser, Edinburgh
Members Name: Joanna Goodburn
Contact Email: goodburnjo@gmail.com
Pharmacy Name: Colinton Village Pharmacy (Colinton Pharmacy Ltd)
Website: https://colintonpharmacy.co.uk/
Pharmacy Address: Colinton Village Pharmacy, 46a Bridge Road, Colinton Village, EH13 0LQ
Healthboard: NHS Lothian
Closing Date: 14 December 2025
Job Description
Our family-owned, independent Community Pharmacy, in the heart of Colinton Village on the southside of Edinburgh, is looking for a new dispenser to join our team.
This post will be 3 days per week: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 5:45pm (23.25 hours in total). The pharmacy is closed for lunch 1–2pm and you will have a short morning and afternoon break.
We are looking for someone who is a motivated team-player, able to provide each customer or patient with the appropriate care and advice, politely and respectfully, while taking proper account of safety, confidentiality and individual needs. Previous pharmacy experience is preferred but is not essential.
Benefits
Full ongoing professional training and development
An opportunity to be part of a professional, highly motivated team
28 days annual leave, including public/bank holidays (+ your birthday and length of service extra days)
Performance-related bonus
Staff discount
Salary
We offer a good rate of pay, which will be commensurate with experience, and provide an excellent work environment in the heart of the village, with good technical support and varied development opportunities.
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