Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe and efficient pharmacy services. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, providing health advice, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This role offers career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment with comprehensive training.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).
• Experience working in community pharmacy would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing, ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice about medicines.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)

Job description

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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 responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients' health and wellness decisions. Your work will make a real difference every day.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing, ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
2. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Provide care and advice about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support safe and legal dispensing.
5. Stay updated with new innovations and comply with operational processes.
6. Support patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
7. Work with evolving technologies to improve dispensing processes, enhance patient safety, and free up time for patient interaction.

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

What you’ll need to have:

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).

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 a gift card for expecting or adopting parents
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We offer additional benefits to suit your needs. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We value care, going the extra mile to improve. Our inclusive environment encourages everyone to be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace. Together, with you, we aim to change for the better.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you soon. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you need additional support during the application or interview, we provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.

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