Pharmacy Dispenser — Growth, Training & Patient Care

The Boots Company PLC; Gerrards Cross; 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

The Boots Company PLC in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist, dispense prescriptions, greet customers and provide advice to help patients make informed choices.

This in-store role emphasizes safety, SOPs, and patient adherence. Training and career development opportunities include pharmacy technician training and progression into store leadership.

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 whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
• Work with the other healthcare professionals in your store to assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and to refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions
• Keeping up to date with new innovations in store and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions their way with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Customer service

Patient advising

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor

MPharm (first year completed)

Tools

Dispensing software

Job description

The Boots Company PLC in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist, dispense prescriptions, greet customers and provide advice to help patients make informed choices.

This in-store role emphasizes safety, SOPs, and patient adherence. Training and career development opportunities include pharmacy technician training and progression into store leadership.