Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. In this role, you will support the pharmacist in delivering safe and efficient pharmacy services, engage with patients, and ensure the safe dispensing of prescriptions. Opportunities for career development and regular training will be provided, making this a rewarding position for those looking to grow in the healthcare field.

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 the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).
• Experience working in community pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and ensure safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

Job description

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Salary

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 duties 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.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
2. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
5. Stay updated with new innovations and comply with operational processes.
6. Support patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
7. Work with evolving technologies to improve dispensing processes, enhancing patient safety and freeing up your time for patient interaction.

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

Requirements:

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

Preferred experience:

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

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; for more details, visit boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may be inaccurate.

Why Boots

We value care, going the extra mile, and continuous improvement. Our inclusive environment supports everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive working environment.

Next steps

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you for an interview if successful. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

This role requires a Pre-employment check, such as a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check, depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.