Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient Care & Safe Dispensing

Boots UK; Gateshead; 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

Counselling and support through TELUS

Job summary

Boots UK in-store Dispenser role supports pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient pharmacy services. You’ll greet customers, dispense prescriptions and provide advice to help patients make informed health decisions.

Based in the UK, the role is in-store with opportunities to develop, including potential training as a Pharmacy Technician within Boots. This is not a remote position, and right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor qualification completed or in progress.
• First year of MPharm completed.
• UK right to work (no sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa) required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions while ensuring safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines; refer queries to Pharmacist as needed.
• Follow SOPs to support safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with new store innovations and comply with processes.
• Help patients manage prescriptions and adherence to reduce waste.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing

Patient care

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor qualification

MPharm (1st year completed)

Job description

Boots UK in-store Dispenser role supports pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient pharmacy services. You’ll greet customers, dispense prescriptions and provide advice to help patients make informed health decisions.

Based in the UK, the role is in-store with opportunities to develop, including potential training as a Pharmacy Technician within Boots. This is not a remote position, and right to work in the UK is required.