Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Kenilworth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. This role involves dispensing prescriptions, providing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to patient safety. Opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or working towards MPharm.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

MPharm qualification

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 of the store, you will build strong relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your tasks include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients in making informed health decisions. Every day, you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference.

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

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 in your store to assist in managing and delivering 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 within the store to improve dispensing processes and enhance patient safety.

You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have opportunities for career progression, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leadership roles.

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

• 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 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive, inclusive workplace.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you if successful to arrange an interview. We are open to part-time and job share options and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

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

Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank or payment details in your application.