In-Store Pharmacy Dispenser & Patient Care Advisor

Boots; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling via TELUS Health

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a friendly Dispenser to join the in-store pharmacy team. You will help the pharmacist and healthcare professionals ensure safe, efficient dispensing of prescriptions and patient advice within the store environment.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, following SOPs, and supporting ongoing pharmacy services while developing your healthcare knowledge and career. UK right to work is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines; ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
• Work with other healthcare professionals in-store to assist in delivering pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Follow SOPs to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with new innovations in-store and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions and ensure adherence and reduce waste.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor qualification (or equivalent)

First year of MPharm qualification

Job description

Boots UK is seeking a friendly Dispenser to join the in-store pharmacy team. You will help the pharmacist and healthcare professionals ensure safe, efficient dispensing of prescriptions and patient advice within the store environment.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, following SOPs, and supporting ongoing pharmacy services while developing your healthcare knowledge and career. UK right to work is required.