Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy is seeking a Dispenser to join their team in Leeds. In this role, you will support the pharmacist by dispensing prescriptions and providing patient care. You'll build relationships with customers, ensuring they receive the best advice and support for their health needs. The position offers opportunities for training and career advancement within the pharmacy sector, along with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions safely and managing pharmacy services.
• Providing care and advice to patients 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.

Within the healthcare department, you will build great 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 difference every day.

Key responsibilities:

1. Dispensing prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
2. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Providing care and advice to patients about medicines and referring queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure legal and safe dispensing.
5. Staying updated with new innovations and complying with operational processes.
6. Supporting patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Working with evolving technologies, you'll have the opportunity to improve dispensing processes, enhancing patient safety and freeing up more time for patient interaction. Regular training and updates will support your healthcare knowledge, with opportunities to train 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

Additional benefits are available; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We seek caring individuals who go the extra mile to improve things. Join a company that evolves and strives for betterment. We promote a working environment of consideration and inclusivity, helping everyone reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Together, we change for the better.

What’s next

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

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. Reasonable adjustments can be provided for the application and interview process to support your best performance.

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