Dispenser

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

Job summary

A well-known health retailer in Otley is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing prescriptions, delivering patient care, and providing advice in a safe and efficient manner. This store-based role requires a completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification or progress toward an MPharm qualification. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a range of employee benefits, fostering a supportive working environment for all employees.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards and having completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions safely and ensure the supply of medicines.
• Provide care and advice to patients regarding their medications.
• Support the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient care and advice

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)

First year of an MPharm qualification

Job description

Job Description

Hourly rate: £13.32 to £15.05 across selected London locations.

About the opportunity

As a Dispenser you will be a key member of the pharmacy team in one of our stores, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services. Your role involves building relationships with patients, greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to help patients make informed decisions about their health and wellness.

This is a store‑based role within the UK. Remote applicants and candidates outside the UK will not be considered unless they hold the relevant UK qualifications and right to work.

Key responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing, ensuring safe supply of medicines (ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions).
• Work with other healthcare professionals in the 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 (SOPs) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with new innovations in the store and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions their way with reliable repeats and manage medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Working with evolving technologies, you will have the opportunity to develop traditional dispensing processes and improve patient safety.

You will receive regular updates and training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have career development options, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or pursuing roles within the store leadership team.

What you’ll need to have

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards and having 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.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in a community pharmacy.

Our benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and 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.

We also offer a range of other benefits. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards.

Why Boots

We’re always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You’ll join a company that is evolving and always looking 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 diversity by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, we change for the better.

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.

We may discuss part‑time or job‑share options during the application process if the role is advertised as full‑time. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to support your application and interview process.

Once you receive an offer, you will be required to complete a pre‑employment check, which may involve a DBS, PVG, or Access NI Check depending on your location.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.