Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient Care & Medication Support

The Boots Company PLC; Loughborough; 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

Employee assistance counselling

Job summary

Boots is looking for a Dispenser to join our store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient pharmacy services while building strong relationships with patients.

The role focuses on dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and following SOPs to ensure legal, safe practice. NVQ2 or early MPharm progress is required, with UK right to work in place.

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.
• 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.
• 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 their way with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Education

Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2

MPharm (first year completed)

Job description

Boots is looking for a Dispenser to join our store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient pharmacy services while building strong relationships with patients.

The role focuses on dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and following SOPs to ensure legal, safe practice. NVQ2 or early MPharm progress is required, with UK right to work in place.