Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; 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 by dispensing prescriptions and providing patient care. The position offers opportunities for career progression and the chance to work with new technologies to enhance patient safety. Candidates must have the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or be pursuing an MPharm qualification.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced leave pay for parents

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent.
• Current UK right to work; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and ensure safe supply of medicines.
• Assist in managing pharmacy services with healthcare professionals.
• Provide care and advice about medicines.

Skills

Patient Care

Prescription Dispensing

Communication

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.

In this role, you will build relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs, greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, and providing advice to support their health and wellness decisions. You will work in-store within the UK, and remote applicants or those outside the UK without relevant qualifications and right to work will not be considered.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labelling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
2. Assist in managing and delivering pharmacy services alongside healthcare professionals.
3. Provide care and advice about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for safe and legal dispensing.
5. Stay updated with store innovations and operational processes.
6. Support patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Opportunities include working with new technologies to improve patient safety and developing your healthcare knowledge through training and career progression options, such as 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 completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
• Current and valid UK right to work; sponsorship is not available for this role.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Our benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced leave pay and gift card for expecting or adopting parents
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free counselling and support through TELUS Health

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

Why Boots

We value caring individuals who go the extra mile. Our inclusive environment fosters growth and diversity, helping everyone reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to a positive and inclusive workplace.

What’s next

Applications are reviewed promptly. Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are open to part-time or job share options and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants requiring support. A pre-employment check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI) will be required. Boots considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.