Pharmacy Dispenser & Patient Care Advisor

Boots; St. Ives; 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

Job summary

Boots in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our busy pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist by dispensing prescriptions, giving patient advice, and ensuring safe supply of medicines in-store.

Based in-store, UK rights to work are required; remote applications are not considered. Training and career development opportunities are available, including progression to Pharmacy Technician roles or leadership paths within the store.

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.
• Experience in community pharmacy would be great.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
• Work with 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.
• Follow SOP 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 their way with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Skills

Communication with patients

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor (or equivalent) or MPharm year 1

Job description

Boots in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our busy pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist by dispensing prescriptions, giving patient advice, and ensuring safe supply of medicines in-store.

Based in-store, UK rights to work are required; remote applications are not considered. Training and career development opportunities are available, including progression to Pharmacy Technician roles or leadership paths within the store.