Relief Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Relief Dispenser to support pharmacy services across various locations. This role involves dispensing prescriptions, providing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have the NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor qualification and the right to work in the UK. Opportunities for career development and training are provided.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

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 Relief Dispenser, you will work across different stores within a defined geographical area. 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 responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing healthcare advice to support patients in making informed health decisions.

This role is based within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be considered if relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing, ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
2. Collaborate with healthcare professionals in your store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
4. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support 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. Communicate with store teams to ensure continuity of care.

You will have opportunities to work with evolving technologies to improve patient safety and efficiency. Regular training and career development options, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leader, are available.

What you’ll need to have:

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).
• Ability to travel across the defined geography with flexibility.
• Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience in community pharmacy.

Our 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 through TELUS Health

Additional benefits are available; more details can be found at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We value caring, going the extra mile, and continuous improvement. Our inclusive environment supports everyone to be themselves and reach their potential. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

What’s next

Applications will be reviewed promptly. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Part-time and job share options are considered. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process.

This role requires a pre-employment check, including DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location. Boots considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.