Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join their team. In this role, you will support the pharmacist and healthcare professionals in delivering efficient pharmacy services, build relationships with patients, and ensure safe dispensing of prescriptions. Opportunities for training and development are available, making this an excellent chance to advance your career in pharmacy.

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 UK right to work required.
• Experience in community pharmacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

MPharm qualification (first year completed)

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. From greeting customers and dispensing prescriptions to advising on medicines and supporting patients' health and wellness, 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 progressed if relevant UK qualifications and right to work are confirmed and evidenced.

Key responsibilities:

1. Dispensing prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
2. Collaborating with healthcare professionals in your store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Providing care and advice to patients about medicines and referring queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support safe and legal dispensing.
5. Keeping up-to-date with innovations and complying with operational processes.
6. Supporting patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

You will have opportunities to work with new technologies to improve dispensing processes, enhancing patient safety and allowing more time for patient interaction. Regular training and development opportunities, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or in store leadership, will be provided.

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. 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

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

Why Boots

We value care and going the extra mile to improve. Our inclusive environment encourages everyone to be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive workplace.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you soon. If successful, an interview will be arranged with the hiring manager. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application and interview process. 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 considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.