Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in Tavistock is seeking a Dispenser to join their team. The role involves supporting the pharmacist, dispensing prescriptions, and providing patient care. With opportunities for career development and a commitment to inclusivity, this position is ideal 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 free 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Completed NVQ2 or working towards it with first year of MPharm completed.
• Current UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions and ensuring safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to manage pharmacy services.
• Providing care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Patient care

Prescription dispensing

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

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.

Within the healthcare department of the store, 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. You will make a difference every day.

This role is based in-store 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, labelling, endorsing, and collecting 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 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 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:

1. Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards it, with the first year of an MPharm qualification completed.
2. Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

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, our Employee Assistance Programme

We offer additional benefits to provide flexibility. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Note that salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We seek caring individuals who go the extra mile to improve things. Join a company committed to evolution and continuous improvement. We promote an inclusive, considerate environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace. Together, with you, we aim to change for the better.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you as soon as possible. If successful, an interview will be arranged with the hiring manager.

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options for full-time roles. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process to support your best performance.

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