Homecare Dispenser

About the role

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Homecare Dispenser to join our team. In this role, you'll support the safe and accurate preparation, handling, and dispatch of medicines for Homecare patients. Working in a regulated environment, you'll follow Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Warehouse Practice (GWP) and pharmacy procedures under the guidance of the Responsible Pharmacist-helping ensure patients receive critical treatments safely and on time.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and booking in products, ensuring accurate system entry and storage
• Storing medicines in line with batch control and first-expired, first-out (FEFO) principles
• Picking, dispensing, and dispatching patient orders with a high level of accuracy
• Working to strict SOPs and operational KPIs to meet service requirements
• Carrying out compliance and quality checks across warehouse and pharmacy operations
• Escalating discrepancies or issues to the management team or Responsible Pharmacist
• Recording incidents, complaints, and supporting investigations where needed
• Managing returns and safe disposal of medicines and waste

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Assistant (or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good IT skills, including experience with warehouse or pharmacy systems
• Well organised with strong communication skills
• Experience in a pharmacy and/or warehouse environment
• Experience following standard operating procedures
• Cold chain handling experience (desirable)
• Knowledge
• Understanding of safeguarding (Level 1 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of safe manual handling practices
• Awareness of Good Documentation Practice
• Working Environment
• Active role involving frequent manual handling
• Shift-based working patterns
• Use of PPE required (e.g. gloves, safety boots, protective eyewear)
• Why Join Us?
• This is an opportunity to join a team making a real difference-ensuring patients receive essential medicines safely and reliably. You'll gain valuable experience in a regulated pharmacy environment with clear processes and supportive colleagues.
• What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?
• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance
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• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Reasonable Accommodations
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Benefits

Additional Information

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride. Job Description

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