Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. In this role, you will support the pharmacist by dispensing prescriptions and providing patient care. Candidates should have completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or be working towards an MPharm qualification. The position offers opportunities for training and career advancement within the healthcare department.

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

MPharm qualification (first year completed)

Job description

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 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 will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be processed if relevant UK qualifications and right to work are confirmed.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing, ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labelling, 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 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 interactions.

You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge, with opportunities to train as a Pharmacy Technician or join the store leadership team.

What you’ll need to have:

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards and have completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
• Current and valid UK right to work. Note: 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 include:

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift cards for expecting or adopting parents
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support via TELUS Health

Additional benefits are available; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We value people who care and go the extra mile. Our evolving company fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

What’s next

Applications will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. 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, including DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location. Boots considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. For more info, see our Blog.

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