Dispenser

Boots Opticians; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pharmacy chain is seeking a Dispenser to join their team in Northallerton. You will support the pharmacist by dispensing prescriptions and providing patients with healthcare advice. Candidates should have completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 and possess a valid right to work in the UK. This position offers a competitive hourly rate with additional staff benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to counselling support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice about medicines.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Healthcare advice

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or MPharm

Job description

Job Description

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. You will build great relationships with patients, greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice using your healthcare knowledge to help patients make informed decisions about their health and wellness. This role is store‑based within the UK; remote applicants will not be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing whilst 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 where 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, ensuring reliable repeats and effective medicine management to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Essential requirements

• 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.

Desirable skills

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Our benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and a 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, who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You’ll join a company that is evolving and always striving 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 are passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

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. 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, PVG 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.