Dispenser

Boots UK; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in New South Wales is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will support the pharmacist in delivering healthcare services, dispensing prescriptions, and providing patient advice. Ideal applicants should have completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or be working towards it. The position offers comprehensive employee benefits including discretionary payments, generous discounts, and enhanced leave policies.

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions safely.
• Assist healthcare professionals in managing pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Patient care

Pharmacy operations

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or MPharm

Job description

Boots is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our store in London, United Kingdom. The role is full‑time and is based in store – remote applicants will not be considered.

About the Opportunity

As a dispenser you will be a key member of our pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy and healthcare services safely and efficiently. You will spend your time building relationships with patients – greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice using your healthcare knowledge to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
• Assist other healthcare professionals in managing and delivering pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the pharmacist as appropriate.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with new innovations and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

What You'll Need To Have

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or be currently working towards and have completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
• Current and valid UK right to work (this role is not eligible for sponsorship).

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

Why Boots

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, and we foster a working environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Boots is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

What's Next

Your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.