Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. In this role, you will be responsible for dispensing prescriptions, providing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The position offers opportunities for career progression and regular training to enhance your healthcare knowledge.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced parental leave and adoption benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling through TELUS Health

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Current and valid UK right to work.
• Experience in community pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions safely and efficiently.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to manage pharmacy services.
• Providing care and advice to patients regarding their medicines.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

MPharm qualification

Job description

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Salary

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 duties include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients in making informed health decisions. This role is based in-store within the UK; remote applicants and candidates outside the UK without relevant UK qualifications and right to work will not be considered.

Key responsibilities:

1. Dispensing prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
2. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Providing care and advice to patients about medicines, referring queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Following SOPs to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
5. Keeping up-to-date with innovations and complying with operational processes.
6. Supporting patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
7. Working with new technologies to improve patient safety and efficiency in dispensing processes.

You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have opportunities for career progression, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or in store leadership.

Requirements:

1. Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards and have completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
2. Current and valid UK right to work. Note: this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Preferred:

1. Experience in community pharmacy.

Benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced parental leave and adoption benefits
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to 24/7 counselling through TELUS Health

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Why Boots?

We value care, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Join a diverse, supportive environment where everyone can reach their potential. We are committed to equal opportunity and embracing diversity, fostering a positive work environment.

Next steps

We will review your application and contact you for an interview if successful. We are open to part-time or job-share options and provide reasonable adjustments during the application process. A pre-employment check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI) will be required. Boots is a Ban the Box employer, considering applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.