Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. In this role, you will support the pharmacist and healthcare professionals, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services. You will engage with patients, dispense prescriptions, and provide advice to promote health and wellness. Opportunities for career development and regular training are available.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).
• Experience working in community pharmacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

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 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.

In the healthcare department of the store, 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 advice to support patients' health and wellness decisions — making a difference every day.

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 manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Provide care and advice to patients about medicines, referring 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.

With evolving technologies, you'll have the opportunity to work with new systems that enhance dispensing processes, improve patient safety, and allow more time for patient interaction.

You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have career development options, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or within store leadership.

What you’ll need to have:

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).

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 through TELUS Health

Additional benefits are available; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, 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 inclusivity, fostering a positive environment where everyone can reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and promoting a supportive workplace.

What’s next

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

This role requires completing a Pre-employment check, such as 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.