Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy company is seeking a Dispenser to join their team in Gateshead. In this role, you will support the pharmacist in delivering healthcare services, dispense prescriptions, and provide patient care. The position offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)

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.

Working within the healthcare department, you will build great 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. You will make a difference every day.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
2. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Provide care and advice about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
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, enhance patient safety, and free up more 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.

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:

• 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; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, salary estimates on third-party sites may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We value care and going the extra mile. Join a company committed to evolution and improvement. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you. If successful, an interview will be scheduled. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process. This role requires a pre-employment check, such as DBS or PVG, depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.