Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Heacham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. In this role, you will support the pharmacist in delivering safe and efficient pharmacy services, build relationships with patients, and ensure the proper dispensing of medications. Opportunities for career progression and continuous training are available.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced leave pay for expecting or adopting parents

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

MPharm qualification (first year completed)

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.

Working within the healthcare department, you will build 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. This role is based in-store within the UK; remote applicants and candidates outside the UK will not be considered unless they can provide relevant UK qualifications and right to work documentation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Dispensing prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
2. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Providing care and advice about medicines and referring queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures to support legal and safe dispensing.
5. Staying updated with store innovations and 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, enhancing patient safety and efficiency.

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

Qualifications and Experience

1. Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards and completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
2. Current and valid UK right to work; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred but not essential: Experience in community pharmacy.

Benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced leave pay and gift card for expecting or adopting parents
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health

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Why Boots

We value caring, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Join a diverse and supportive environment where everyone can reach their potential. We are committed to equal opportunity and embracing diversity.

Next Steps

Your application will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are open to part-time or job share options and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application process. A pre-employment check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI) will be required. Boots considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.