Dispenser

Boots UK; Louth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. The role involves supporting the pharmacist with prescription dispensing, providing care to patients, and ensuring the safe delivery of healthcare services. Applicants should have completed a Pharmacy Advisor qualification or be pursuing an MPharm qualification and must have the right to work in the UK. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Access to free, 24/7 counselling support

Qualifications

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or currently working towards it.
• Current and valid UK right to work.
• Experience in community pharmacy is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)

Completed first year of an MPharm qualification

Job description

Overview

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, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services. This is a role 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.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (e.g., ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions).
• Work with 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 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.
• Work with evolving technologies within the store to develop dispensing processes, improve patient safety, and release time to spend more time with patients.
• Receive regular updates and training to develop healthcare knowledge, with career development options including the opportunity to train as a Pharmacy Technician or as part of the store leadership team.

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.
• Experience working in community pharmacy (desirable).

Benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.