Dispensing Assistant - East Craigs Pharmacy

Pharmacy Name: East Craigs Pharmacy

Contact Name: Scott Ng

Contact Email: scott.ng@nhs.scot

Website: http://eastcraigspharmacy.co.uk/

Health Board: NHS Lothian

Closing Date: 30th April 2026

East Craigs Pharmacy is a friendly, family-run community pharmacy where we truly value our team and our patients. We’ve recently made big investments in our future — including a complete store renovation, new Meditech technology, and a 24-hour dispensing robot — so it’s an exciting time to join us.

We’re looking for a Dispensing Assistant who enjoys helping people, thrives in a supportive team, and is keen to learn and grow.

What you’ll do

• Engage warmly with patients and provide excellent customer care

• Assemble prescriptions accurately and efficiently

• Support our responsible pharmacist in daily operations

What we’re looking for

• Experience in pharmacy or healthcare is ideal, but not essential

• Enthusiasm to learn - full training will be provided

• A friendly, reliable team player who enjoys making a difference

Why join us?

At East Craigs Pharmacy, you’ll be part of a close-knit, family business that believes in developing skills in a nurturing and supportive environment. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow, and be part of an innovative pharmacy that’s embracing technology to deliver even better care to our community.

• Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
  9am–6pm

• Benefits: Employee discount & On-site parking

• Salary: Dependent on experience

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What role is being advertised?

  The vacancy is for a Dispensing Assistant.

• Is the role full-time?

  Yes, this is a full-time role working 42.5 hours per week.

• Where is the job based?

  The role is based at East Craigs Pharmacy in Edinburgh.

• Is previous pharmacy experience required?

  Experience in pharmacy or healthcare is ideal but not essential, as full training will be provided.

• What hours will I work?

  The hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

• What benefits are offered?

  Employee discount and on-site parking are provided.

• What is the closing date for applications?

  The closing date is 30th April 2026.