Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient Care & Medicines

Boots UK; Harleston; 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 24/7 counselling via TELUS

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Dispenser to support the pharmacist and healthcare team in a busy in-store pharmacy. You will dispense prescriptions, advise patients and help manage medicines to promote adherence and safety.

This in-store role requires UK eligibility to work and a focus on customer service and accuracy in line with SOPs. Training and development opportunities are available within Boots.

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 while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing and collection of prescriptions).
• Work with other healthcare professionals to assist in delivery of 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.
• Help patients manage their prescriptions with reliable repeats and promote adherence.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor or equivalent

MPharm year 1 completed

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Boots UK is seeking a Dispenser to support the pharmacist and healthcare team in a busy in-store pharmacy. You will dispense prescriptions, advise patients and help manage medicines to promote adherence and safety.

This in-store role requires UK eligibility to work and a focus on customer service and accuracy in line with SOPs. Training and development opportunities are available within Boots.