DISPENSER/TECHNICAN & MATERNITY COVER PHARMACY MANAGER ROLE - PORTOBELLO*
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The Organisation*
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Lindsay & Gilmour is an award-winning family run company with 32 branches across Central Scotland, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1826 we are one of Scotland’s largest independent Pharmacy groups.
The Opportunity*
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This is a unique position for a dispenser/technician as there is an additional career development opportunity to cover maternity leave as the temporary pharmacy manager.
- You will be based within a busy community pharmacy located in Portobello, a seaside suburb located three miles east of Edinburgh's city centre, it provides excellent patient centred pharmaceutical care.
- The ideal candidate should be commercially focused, patient orientated and have the ability to lead and develop our enthusiastic dispensary team.
- Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for and oversee the delivery of all aspects of the Scottish Pharmacy Contract and optimise the delivery of dispensing and professional services.
- You will be pivotal in building long term relationships with all key stakeholders to support the achievement of business goals and objectives whilst maintaining Company policies, procedures and quality standards.
Qualifications & Skills - To be Successful*
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- You have a minimum of three years’ experience working as a dispenser or technician.
- Previous experience in relief, supervisory, managing or project roles would be beneficial.
- Evidence of consistent delivery of key business metrics and can demonstrate how you have impacted on the performance of the businesses and the teams.
- Excellent communication skills, you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
- Hold an NVQ/SVQ 2 or NVQ/SVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in dispensing.
- GPhC accredited Medicines Counter Assistant qualification. However, if you have not previously completed this, you will be supported to complete the training within 6 months of joining the company.
We Offer*
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- A competitive salary – Monday – Friday, 40 hours, 09:00-18:00 (60 minutes unpaid break), Occasional Saturdays may be required.
- Maternity cover temporary Pharmacy Manager honorarium.
- Discretionary annual bonus (based on company performance).
- 28 days annual leave (including public holidays).
- Pension scheme.
- Staff discount.
- Excellent training and development opportunities, helping our employees work towards nationally recognised qualifications with professional support and relevant training.
- Employee benefits scheme.
- Wellbeing programmes.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.
If interested in the Pharmacy Dispenser/Technician position, please apply on-line now.
Job Type: Full-time
