Pharmacy Dispenser – Patient Care & Medicines Expert

The Boots Company PLC; Stirling; On-site; GBP 19,176 - 22,923; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme

Free 24/7 counselling via TELUS Health

Job summary

The Boots Company PLC in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist with dispensing prescriptions, patient advice and safe medicine handling while delivering high-quality healthcare services.

You will work in-store in the UK (remote applicants not considered). The role offers career development opportunities, training and a supportive team environment, with a focus on patient safety and service excellence.

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 e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
• 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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) 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

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor qualification

MPharm first year completed

Job description

The Boots Company PLC in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist with dispensing prescriptions, patient advice and safe medicine handling while delivering high-quality healthcare services.

You will work in-store in the UK (remote applicants not considered). The role offers career development opportunities, training and a supportive team environment, with a focus on patient safety and service excellence.