Dispensing Operative

Boots Opticians; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Basingstoke is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Advisor for their new Regional Dispensing Hub. The role involves employing technology to efficiently dispense pharmaceuticals and assist in logistics operations. Candidates should hold a Pharmacy Advisor qualification and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health

Qualifications

• Must possess a Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Capable of working at a fast pace and attentive to detail.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications safely and legally following procedural standards.
• Support healthcare teams in providing a greater range of services.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work at pace

Punctuality and good timekeeping

Health and safety compliance

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

The salary for this role is £13.32 per hour. This role is based on-site at the Boots Regional Dispensing Hub located above the Boots Distribution centre on Rutherford Road, Basingstoke. The site is open Monday to Saturday from 06:00-22:00. Shift patterns will include Saturdays with days off on a Sunday and another weekday (full-time).

About the role

The Boots Regional Dispensing Hub (RDH) is an advanced, semi-automated pharmacy opening September 2025 in Basingstoke. The hub is a pharmacy and logistics hybrid operation, utilising technology and automation to centrally fill repeat prescription scripts and dispatch to our stores within 24 hours of receiving the prescription. The Basingstoke Dispensing Hub will support our stores across the region, helping our healthcare teams spend more time with their patients and offer a greater range of services to their local community.

What you need to have

• Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)
• Ability to work at pace
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Punctuality and good timekeeping
• Able to follow and uphold health and safety standards and operational procedures to ensure the safe and legal dispensing of medicines and the welfare of your colleagues

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in a distance selling pharmacy.
• Experience within warehousing or logistics would be advantageous but isn\'t essential.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including access to discounts and everyday savings
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, 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, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What\'s next

If your application is successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.