Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient Care & Medicines Expert

Boots UK; Lesmahagow; 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

24/7 counselling and support

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Dispenser to support pharmacists in-store, dispensing prescriptions and giving medicines advice to patients while ensuring safety and compliance. The role is based in a Boots store in the UK, with development opportunities and potential to train as a Pharmacy Technician.

Applicants must have UK right to work and NVQ2 Pharmacy Adviser or be progressing towards an MPharm; remote work is not offered, and we emphasise high standards of patient care and adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to support patients.
• Experience with dispensary procedures and patient care.
• Clear communication with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and ensure safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and store healthcare team.
• Provide medicine advice and refer queries appropriately.
• Follow SOPs for safe dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with new store technologies and processes.
• Assist patients with repeats and adherence to therapies.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy dispensing

Communication

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Adviser

MPharm in progress

Job description

Boots UK is seeking a Dispenser to support pharmacists in-store, dispensing prescriptions and giving medicines advice to patients while ensuring safety and compliance. The role is based in a Boots store in the UK, with development opportunities and potential to train as a Pharmacy Technician.

Applicants must have UK right to work and NVQ2 Pharmacy Adviser or be progressing towards an MPharm; remote work is not offered, and we emphasise high standards of patient care and adherence to SOPs.