Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, providing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Regular training and career development options are offered. Join us to make a difference in patient lives!

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).
• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions safely and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
• Providing care and advice to patients regarding medicines.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

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.

Within the healthcare department, you will build strong relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your duties 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 will have the opportunity to make a difference.

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 regarding medicines and referring queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the legal and safe 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.

Working with evolving technologies, you'll have the chance to use new systems that improve dispensing processes, enhance patient safety, and allow more time to spend with patients.

We provide regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and offer career development options, 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 include:

• 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

Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Note that salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We value caring individuals who go the extra mile. Our evolving company fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, creating a positive and inclusive workplace for all. Together, with you, we aim to change for the better.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you soon. If successful, an interview will be scheduled with the hiring manager.

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process to support your success.

This role requires a successful 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.