Pharmacy Dispenser – Patient Care & Medicines

Boots UK; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption‑

Flexible benefits scheme

TELUS Health counselling

Job summary

We offer career development, training, and benefits while you help patients make informed health decisions and maintain adherence. UK right to work is required, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or working towards the first year of an MPharm).
• Current and valid UK right to work; this role is not sponsored for a Skilled Worker Visa.
• Experience in community pharmacy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with store healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist.
• Follow SOPs to support safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with new innovations and comply with processes.
• Assist patients with repeats and adherence to manage medicines effectively.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient care

SOP compliance

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor

MPharm (first year)

Job description

We offer career development, training, and benefits while you help patients make informed health decisions and maintain adherence. UK right to work is required, and sponsorship is not available.