Dispenser

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

Job summary

A retail pharmacy chain in Shanklin is seeking a Dispenser to support pharmacy services. The candidate will be responsible for dispensing prescriptions and providing healthcare advice to patients. The ideal applicant will have the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or be working towards an MPharm qualification. Competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits including generous staff discounts and flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or are currently working towards.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in-store.
• Provide care and advice to patients.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Customer service

Healthcare advice

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)

First year of MPharm qualification

Job description

Overview

The hourly rate for this role is £13.32 and up to £15.05 across selected locations within London. The Dispenser will be a key member of the pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services in-store. This role is 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.

As part of the store’s healthcare department, you will build strong relationships with patients, greet customers, dispense prescriptions, and provide advice to support informed decisions about health and wellness.

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

EEO statements and equal opportunity commitments are part of our working culture, emphasising inclusivity and opportunity for all.

Key responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions).
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in-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-store and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions in their preferred way with reliable repeats and effective medicine management to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Working with evolving technologies within store, you will have the opportunity to work with new systems to improve patient safety and release time to spend more time with patients. Regular updates and training will be provided to develop healthcare knowledge, with career development options including training 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.

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 anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

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What’s next

Your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you if you are successful to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process where applicable. We support reasonable adjustments for applicants during the application and interview process.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on location, you may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check.

Address: 1 High Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK