Homecare Pharmacy Dispenser
About this role
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.
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Assistant (or equivalent)
Skills
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
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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