Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Peterhead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy is seeking a Dispenser to join their team in Peterhead. In this role, you will support the pharmacist in delivering healthcare services, build relationships with patients, and ensure the safe dispensing of medicines. You will have opportunities for training and career progression, making a positive impact on patient care.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to manage 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.

Working within the healthcare department, you will build strong relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your tasks will include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients in making informed health decisions. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
2. Collaborating with healthcare professionals in your store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Providing care and advice to patients about medicines and referring queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
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.
7. Working with evolving technologies to improve dispensing processes, enhance patient safety, and free up more time for patient interaction.

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.

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 to offer flexibility; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note that salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We value caring individuals who strive to make a positive impact. Our evolving company promotes a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you for the next steps. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options and will provide reasonable adjustments during the application process. This role requires a pre-employment check, such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.