Pharmacy Dispenser & Patient Care Advocate

Boots; Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced parental leave pay and gift

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (Telus)

Job summary

Boots in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to support pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions and delivering healthcare services. You will build strong relationships with patients, advise on medicines, and ensure safe, compliant dispensing in-store.

The role is in-store across the UK with a focus on patient safety and efficiency. Regular training and career development options, including potential progression to Pharmacy Technician or store leadership, are offered.

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 working in community pharmacy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collection).
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in-store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Follow SOPs to support safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with innovations in store and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions and medicines to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Skills

Dispensing prescriptions

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2

MPharm year 1

Job description

Boots in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to support pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions and delivering healthcare services. You will build strong relationships with patients, advise on medicines, and ensure safe, compliant dispensing in-store.

The role is in-store across the UK with a focus on patient safety and efficiency. Regular training and career development options, including potential progression to Pharmacy Technician or store leadership, are offered.