Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient Care & Career Growth

The Boots Company PLC; Northallerton; 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

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and E

Job summary

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

In this role you will build relationships with patients, follow SOPs, stay updated on pharmacy practices, and have opportunities to train further, including Pharmacy Technician pathways.

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

Patient care

Communication with customers

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor

MPharm (first year)

Job description

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

In this role you will build relationships with patients, follow SOPs, stay updated on pharmacy practices, and have opportunities to train further, including Pharmacy Technician pathways.