Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team in Colwyn Bay. The successful candidate will be key in delivering healthcare services, including dispensing prescriptions and providing patient advice. Candidates should have completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification or be working towards their MPharm. Benefits include a discretionary Christmas payment, generous staff discount, and access to counselling support. This role also emphasizes inclusivity and the opportunity for personal growth in a caring environment.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Work with healthcare professionals to assist in pharmacy services management.
• Provide patient care and advice regarding medicines.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient care and advice

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

About the opportunity

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 as you support the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals in your store to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services. Working within the healthcare department of the store, you will spend your time building great relationships with patients by listening 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 get to make a difference every day.

Key responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
• Work with the other healthcare professionals in your store to assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and to refer queries to the pharmacist as appropriate.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keeping up to date with new innovations in 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.

What you’ll need to have

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or are currently working towards and have 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.

Why Boots

We're always looking for people who care; people 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we 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, with you, we change for the better.

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