Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient Care & Medicines Expert

Boots.com; Oldham; 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

Job summary

Boots in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to join the in-store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and ensuring safe handling of medicines while delivering excellent patient care.

The role emphasizes working with store healthcare professionals, following SOPs, and participating in training to develop your pharmacy skills and potential progression.

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 (or currently pursuing)
• First year of an MPharm qualification completed
• Current UK right to work (no sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring safe supply of medicines
• Collaborate with pharmacy team to deliver services
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer to Pharmacist as needed
• Follow SOPs to support safe dispensing of prescriptions
• Keep up to date with store innovations and comply with processes
• Assist patients with repeats and adherence, manage medicines effectively
• Develop skills with new store technologies and training opportunities

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor

Job description

Boots in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to join the in-store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and ensuring safe handling of medicines while delivering excellent patient care.

The role emphasizes working with store healthcare professionals, following SOPs, and participating in training to develop your pharmacy skills and potential progression.