Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Morrisons · Plymouth
- Salary
- Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.
- Type
- Permanent (30hrs/wk)
- Location
- Plymouth
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant role at Morrisons in Plymouth. Salary: Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits. · Type: Permanent (30hrs/wk). Source: Morrisons. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
More about the role
Our store pharmacies play an essential part in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local communities. As a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, you'll work alongside our Pharmacists to accurately label, assemble, and dispense prescribed medicines, making sure our customers get the safe, compassionate care they rely on.
Reporting directly to the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist, you'll support daily operations, deliver key pharmacy services like blood pressure or health checks, and make sure every customer feels properly supported.
In this role, you’ll be on hand to:
• Put customers first : Engage compassionately with customers, guiding them to take medication safely and answering queries with a warm, helpful attitude.
• Accurately dispense medicines : Label, assemble, and perform first accuracy checks on prescribed items, supporting the safe and legal operation of the pharmacy.
• Deliver pharmacy services : Offer advice and deliver in-store health services, specialised fittings, and prescription hand-outs in line with company procedures.
• Keep operations safe and legal : Follow all Standard Operating Procedures, data security rules, and stock management routines to maintain availability and minimise waste.
More about our perks
• Generous holiday entitlement
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
• Subsidised in-store cafe or shop floor ranges
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave
More about you
We're looking for caring, enthusiastic colleagues who want to make a genuine difference to customer health while delivering high standards every shift.
You'll be the kind of person who has:
• Approved pharmacy qualifications : Completed an approved Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant course (such as the NPA DAC), and completed—or committed to enrolling on—an approved Pharmacy Technician / Accuracy Checking qualification (like the BTEC Diploma Level 3).
• GPhC registration progress : Registered (or actively working towards registration) as a practicing Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• A caring attitude : Shows real care and compassion for customers, with an enthusiastic attitude toward delivering pharmacy services, supporting team goals, and using initiative to resolve queries comfortably and efficiently.
• Flexibility for our community : Happy working flexible shifts, including weekends where needed, to keep the pharmacy running smoothly for local shoppers.
Please note: We can only recruit individuals who are over the school leaver's age.
Description as published by the employer on Morrisons.
About this pharmacist role in Plymouth
This is a pharmacist vacancy at Morrisons, based in Plymouth. The role is listed on Morrisons and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Plymouth, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a dispenser earn across the UK?
Based on 18 PharmSee-tracked dispenser salaries across the UK, the median is £25,760 — most roles fall between £24,632 and £25,768. See the full dispenser salary guide →
Pharmacist jobs and salary in Plymouth
PharmSee is currently tracking 20 active pharmacy vacancies in Plymouth across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Plymouth's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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More roles at Morrisons
Morrisons has 12 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:
- Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician — Cowdenbeath · Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.
- Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant — Ripon · Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.
- Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant — Ormskirk · Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.
- Pharmacist — Scarborough · Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.
- Pharmacist — Bangor · Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Plymouth?
The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Morrisons is Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.. Typical pharmacist pay in Plymouth varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
Does Morrisons have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?
Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 12 open pharmacy vacancies from Morrisons across the UK. Browse all Morrisons roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Plymouth?
PharmSee is currently tracking 20 active pharmacy vacancies in Plymouth across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Plymouth pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
Applications are handled directly by the employer via Morrisons. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.
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