Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient Care & Prescriptions

Boots.com; Ely; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible benefits scheme

Telus Health 24/7 counselling

Job summary

Boots is hiring a Pharmacy Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist with dispensing prescriptions, giving patient advice, and ensuring safe sale of medicines.

The role requires completion of the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 (or equivalent) or progress toward an MPharm, plus valid UK right to work. Community pharmacy experience is a plus, and extensive benefits are available.

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.
• Experience working in community pharmacy (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Work with other healthcare professionals to deliver 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.
• Keep up to date with innovations and comply with processes.
• Help patients manage prescriptions and repeats to promote adherence and reduce waste.
• Develop healthcare knowledge and training opportunities including training as Pharmacy Technician or part of store leadership.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing

Customer care

Education

Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 (or equivalent)

MPharm first year (or in progress)

Job description

Boots is hiring a Pharmacy Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist with dispensing prescriptions, giving patient advice, and ensuring safe sale of medicines.

The role requires completion of the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 (or equivalent) or progress toward an MPharm, plus valid UK right to work. Community pharmacy experience is a plus, and extensive benefits are available.