Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Bathgate; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. This role involves dispensing prescriptions, providing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Opportunities for career progression and regular training are available. The position is in-store within the UK, ensuring a safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced leave pay and adoption benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions safely and managing pharmacy services.
• Providing care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

MPharm qualification

Job description

The hourly rate for this role is £13.32 and up to £15.05 across selected locations within London.

About the opportunity

As a Dispenser working within one of our stores, you will be a key member of our pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.

In the healthcare department, you will build strong relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your duties will include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients in making informed health decisions. Virtual job fairs are available.

This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be processed if relevant UK qualifications and right to work are confirmed and evidenced.

Key responsibilities:

1. Dispensing prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
2. Collaborating with healthcare professionals in the store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Providing care and advice to patients about medicines and referring queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support legal and safe dispensing.
5. Staying updated with store innovations and complying with operational processes.
6. Supporting patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
7. Working with new store technologies to improve dispensing processes and enhance patient safety.

You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have opportunities for career progression, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leadership roles.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred experience:

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Our benefits include:

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced leave pay and adoption benefits
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health

Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We value caring individuals who strive to make a difference. Our inclusive environment fosters diversity and supports everyone to reach their potential. We are committed to equal opportunity and a positive, inclusive workplace.

What’s next

We will review applications and contact successful candidates for interviews. We are open to part-time and job share options and provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

This role requires a pre-employment check, including DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: Non-passport holders may require a work permit. For more information, visit our Blog. Do not include bank or payment details in your application. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 17/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom