Dispenser

Boots UK; England; On-site; GBP 18,349 - 20,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counseling support

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to support the pharmacist and deliver efficient pharmacy services. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, providing patient care, and ensuring safe medication supply. Candidates should have completed a Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent. The role offers an hourly rate of £13.32 – £15.05, with benefits such as a discretionary Christmas payment and generous staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or first year of MPharm qualification.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions ensuring safe supply of medicines.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for dispensing prescriptions.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient care

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Dispenser – Boots UK

Boots UK High Street, England, United Kingdom

Hourly rate: £13.32 – £15.05 (London)

About the Opportunity

As a Dispenser you will support the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals in delivering safe and efficient pharmacy and healthcare services. You will build great relationships with patients, greet customers, dispense prescriptions, ensure the safe sale of medicines and provide advice using your healthcare knowledge to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness.

This role is based in 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 while ensuring safe supply of medicines (ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions).
• Work with other healthcare professionals 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 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.

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 as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to 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 (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.