Dispenser

Boots UK; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 18,349 - 20,732; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling through Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Blandford Forum seeks a part-time Dispenser to support healthcare services and ensure the delivery of quality patient care. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions safely, providing healthcare advice, and collaborating with pharmacists. The role requires completion of NVQ2 in Pharmacy Advisor or equivalent qualifications. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. This entry-level position offers career development options and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Currently working towards and having completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions including labeling and collecting prescriptions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy knowledge

Prescription handling

Education

Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent

First year of an MPharm qualification

Job description

Boots UK – Blandford Forum, England, United Kingdom

Dispenser – Boots UK

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 in 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 healthcare services. You will spend your time building great relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs, 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.

This role is based in a store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from candidates outside the UK will not be progressed unless relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.

Key Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing, including ordering medicines, 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 the way they need with reliable repeats, promoting adherence and reducing waste.

You will also have the opportunity to work with new systems that help develop traditional dispensing processes, improving patient safety and freeing up time to spend more with patients. Regular updates and training will be provided to develop your healthcare knowledge, and you will have career development options, including the opportunity to train as a Pharmacy Technician or join the store leadership team.

What You’ll Need To Have

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards and having 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer and passionate about embracing diversity by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusion help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential.

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 in the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. 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.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Retail