Pharmacy Dispenser — Patient Care & Safe Dispensing

Boots UK; Glasgow; 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

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team. You will assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and supporting safe medicine use.

Based in the UK, this role requires a Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or ongoing MPharm year 1) and valid right to work in the UK. Training and career development are offered within Boots' store network.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards and completed first year of an MPharm.
• Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

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 and refer queries to the Pharmacist.
• Follow SOPs to support safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with store innovations and comply with processes.
• Help patients manage their prescriptions and adherence to therapy.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient counseling

Communication

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor or equivalent

MPharm year 1 completed

Job description

Boots UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team. You will assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and supporting safe medicine use.

Based in the UK, this role requires a Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or ongoing MPharm year 1) and valid right to work in the UK. Training and career development are offered within Boots' store network.