Dispenser

Boots UK; Audlem; On-site; GBP 18,349 - 20,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced leave pay for maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Dispenser to join their team in Stoke-On-Trent. You'll be a vital part of the pharmacy, assisting with prescription dispensing, engaging with patients, and collaborating closely with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have completed NVQ2 Pharmacy qualification or equivalent. This full-time position, based on-site, offers a variety of benefits, including a generous staff discount and career development opportunities in healthcare. Applicants should be prepared for a robust application process and potential interviews.

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards and completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
• Current and valid UK right to work required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions ensuring safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for prescription dispensing.
• Support patients in managing prescriptions effectively.

Job description

Hourly Rate

£13.32 to £15.05 per hour across selected locations within London.

About the Opportunity

As a Dispenser working within one of our stores, you will be a key member of the pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and health‑care services. Your role involves building strong relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness. This role is based in-store within the UK – remote applicants will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in the store to assist in the management and delivery of 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 in the store and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions their way with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Working with evolving technologies within the store gives you the opportunity to work with new systems that help develop traditional dispensing processes, improve patient safety, and release your time to spend more with patients.

You will receive regular updates and training to develop your health‑care knowledge, with career development options including training as a Pharmacy Technician or progressing to the store leadership team.

What You’ll Need To Have

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

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Our 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

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We’re always looking for people who care; who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, we change for the better together.

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.

After receiving an offer, you will be required to complete a pre‑employment check. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

Location: Stoke‑On‑Trent, England, United Kingdom