Dispenser

Boots Opticians; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Brentwood is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. You will be responsible for dispensing prescriptions and providing patient care, utilizing your healthcare knowledge. Candidates should have completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or be pursuing an MPharm qualification. This role offers competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Work with healthcare professionals to assist in pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient care

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

About this role

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

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.

Working in the store’s healthcare department, you will build strong relationships with patients by listening to and understanding their needs. From greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions and ensuring the safe sale of medicines, to providing advice using your healthcare knowledge to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness – you’ll make a difference every day.

This role is based in a store in 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.

Key responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering medicines, labeling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
• Work 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.

You will have the opportunity to work with new systems that help develop traditional dispensing processes, further improving patient safety and freeing up time to spend more time with patients.

You will receive regular updates and training to develop your healthcare knowledge, as well as plenty of 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 the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or are currently working towards 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.

Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards.

Why Boots

We are an equal opportunity employer and are passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, we are committed to changing for the better.

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, we will provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

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, PVG or an Access NI Check.