Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Lancaster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist and healthcare professionals, ensuring safe delivery of services. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and collaborating with healthcare staff. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and regular training.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

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.

Working within the healthcare department of the store, 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 in making informed health decisions. Your work will make a positive 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, enhancing patient safety and allowing more time for patient interaction.

You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have opportunities for career advancement, 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 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 provide flexibility—more details at boots.jobs/rewards. Note that salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may be inaccurate.

Why Boots

We value caring individuals who go the extra mile to improve things. Our evolving company fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, creating a positive, inclusive workplace where we all change for the better.

What’s next

We will review your application and contact you promptly. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview with the hiring manager. We are open to discussing part-time or job share options and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. A successful candidate will need to complete a pre-employment check, such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.