Locum Dispenser – Hospital – Birmingham – NVQ2 required

  • Job reference: AR160326
  • Location: Birmingham
  • Job sector: Pharmacy
  • Salary: £16 - £16.50 PER HOUR VIA UMBRELLA
  • Published: March 16, 2026
Job reference: AR160326

Are you a Pharmacy Dispenser looking for a rewarding hospital locum role in Birmingham? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and stability! No prior hospital experience needed for the role!

Job Title: Pharmacy Dispenser
Location: Birmingham – NHS Hospital
Duration: 4 months (with strong possibility of extension)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (30-minute lunch)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 4 months from start
Rate of Pay: £16.00 per hour (paid via umbrella company)
Contact: Alex Roberts – aroberts@hg-ahp.com – 0203 475 4858 or whatsapp on 07572302937


What You’ll Be Doing:
Join a busy hospital outpatient pharmacy team and play an important role in ensuring patients receive their medications safely and efficiently. In this role, you will:

  • dispense medications accurately for outpatient prescriptions

  • support pharmacists with prescription processing and supply

  • ensure medicines are labelled and issued correctly

  • maintain organised and accurate dispensing records

  • work closely with the wider pharmacy team to ensure smooth service delivery


Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (essential)

  • previous dispensing experience in a pharmacy setting

  • strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • good communication and teamwork skills

  • the ability to work in a fast-paced pharmacy environment

Hospital experience is beneficial but not essential.


Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This role requires Monday to Friday availability, working 9:00am – 5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break (40 hours per week). The contract is for 4 months, with a strong possibility of extension depending on service needs and performance.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?
Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience.


The benefits of working with us:
✔ Fast & simple AHP locum registration
✔ A network of like-minded AHP professionals
✔ Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
✔ Specialist AHP recruitment consultants
✔ Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities
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