NVQ L2 Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician

Experienced NVQ2 Dispenser / Pharmacy Technician required → Opportunity to progress to Assistant Manager
40 hours | 9:30am–6:30pm (60-minute unpaid lunch)
Didcot, Oxfordshire

We are excited to offer a fantastic career opportunity within our thriving, recently revitalised pharmacy. Following a new co-owner partnership, you will have the unique chance to work closely with our experienced Pharmacist Co-Owner, gaining direct mentorship and hands-on leadership development in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

This is more than just a job — it’s a genuine opportunity to grow into an Assistant Manager role within a great pharmacy that is passionate about its team, patients, and community.

Why Join Us?

• A modernised, recently refreshed pharmacy under new leadership, focused on staff development, innovation, and growth

• Work directly alongside our Co-Owner Pharmacist, gaining valuable leadership experience and mentorship

• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including:

  • Vaccinator training

  • Working under PGDs

  • Hypertension case finding

  • Ear microsuction services

• Modern dispensary supported by:

  • Hub-based dispensing model

  • Collection kiosk

  • Methadone pump
    → Allowing more time for patient care and leadership

Essential Requirements

• Previous pharmacy experience

• GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician or minimum NVQ Level 2 Qualified Dispenser

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous Assistant Pharmacy Manager experience or strong experience as a dispenser/technician

• Familiarity with ProScript

• ACT qualification (desirable)

• Vaccinator trained, or willing to train

This is an excellent opportunity for an NVQ2 Pharmacy Assistant or experienced Technician ready to take the next step into management.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone whose personality matches our team’s passion for pharmacy and delivering outstanding care to our local community. You should be motivated, proactive, and ready to grow into a leadership role.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer and patient service

• Support, coach, and develop colleagues

• Ensure SOP and regulatory compliance

• Support and expand pharmacy services

• Help drive pharmacy performance and profitability

At Assistant Manager level, you must be confident working with different personalities and experience levels, able to tackle challenges head-on, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the pharmacy.

We believe in multi-skilling and teamwork, with all colleagues contributing across both retail and dispensary. Our teams thrive by supporting each other and serving the community together.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Pension Scheme

• Staff Discount

• 28 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)

• Bonus Scheme

• Company Sick Pay (after 1 year service)

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity (after 2 years service)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Refer-a-Friend Scheme

• GPhC Fees Reimbursed (if applicable)

Apply today and take the next step in your pharmacy career with Day Lewis — a company where your development truly matters.