Dispensing Assistant / Technician Vacancy - Haddington
Pharmacy Name: Haddington Market Street Pharmacy
Contact Name: Jaime Calder
Contact Telephone: 0750 1320804
Contact Email: jaime@romanespharmacy.co.uk
Website: https://www.romanespharmacy.co.uk/
Health Board: Lothian
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant or Technician to join our busy pharmacy team. We would also consider applications from anyone looking to train towards these positions.
As Dispensing Assistant / Technician you will play a key role in assisting our pharmacist to provide safe and effective medication administration to patients. Your attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to work well under pressure will contribute to the smooth operation of our pharmacy.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm
Plus 1:4 Saturdays 9am to 1pm
This is ideally a full time role but part-time applications also welcome.
Responsibilities
Dispensing prescription medication and pharmaceutical products to patients
Preparing and labelling prescriptions
Ensuring compliance by monitoring the prescription-filing process
Carrying out administrative duties and keeping detailed records
Gathering, organising and assessing patient information
Engaging with patients and customers to answer their questions and offer advice
Liaising directly with healthcare providers and patients
Stock control
Serving customers
Skills and Experience
Medicines Counter Assistant qualified
Qualified to NVQ2 or willing to work towards
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Understanding of pharmacy laws, regulations, and procedures
To be successful in this position, you must have a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Your excellent organisational skills will help you manage multiple tasks efficiently.
About Us
We are a small family run business with 9 community pharmacies across the Scottish Borders and East Lothian.
If you are passionate about healthcare and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for this position and join our team.
Salary: £14 - £16.30 ph dep. on experience
Vacancy Location:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Yes. Applications are welcomed from experienced Dispensing Assistants and Technicians, as well as people who want to train towards either position. Candidates should hold a Medicines Counter Assistant qualification and be qualified to NVQ2 level or willing to work towards it.
Source: Jaime Calder (Romanes Pharmacy, https://www.romanespharmacy.co.uk/)
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Yes. The vacancy is ideally full-time, but part-time applications are also welcome. The working pattern is Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm, plus one Saturday in every four from 9am to 1pm.
Source: Jaime Calder (Romanes Pharmacy, https://www.romanespharmacy.co.uk/)
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You will prepare and label prescriptions, dispense medication and pharmaceutical products, maintain detailed records, gather patient information, answer customer questions, liaise with healthcare providers and support stock control. The role helps the pharmacist provide safe and effective medication administration to patients.
Source: Jaime Calder (Romanes Pharmacy, https://www.romanespharmacy.co.uk/)
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The hourly rate is £14 to £16.30, depending on experience.
Source: Jaime Calder (Romanes Pharmacy, https://www.romanespharmacy.co.uk/)
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