Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy seeks a Dispenser to join their team. You will play a vital role in supporting pharmacists and providing exceptional care to patients. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, advising customers, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Opportunities for career advancement are available, along with training to enhance your skills. Join a supportive environment where inclusivity and care are valued.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Current UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions safely and managing pharmacy services.
• Providing care and advice to patients about medicines.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

Job description

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Hourly Rate

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 strong relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients in making informed health decisions. Your role makes a difference every day.

This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be processed if relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.

Key Responsibilities

1. Dispensing prescriptions safely, 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 needed.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support safe and legal dispensing.
5. Keeping up-to-date with store 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 dispensing processes, enhance patient safety, and free up time for patient interaction.

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

Minimum Requirements

1. Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent), or currently working towards it, with the first year of an MPharm qualification completed.
2. Current and valid UK right to work. This role does not qualify for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Preferred Experience

• 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 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may be inaccurate.

Why Boots

We value care, effort, and inclusivity, fostering a positive environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a supportive, inclusive workplace. Together, we strive to improve and make a difference.

Next Steps

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you if successful to arrange an interview. We are open to discussing part-time or job share options and providing 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.