Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient Care & Safe Medicines

Boots UK; South Molton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption—

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, giving patient advice, and supporting pharmacy services while ensuring safe supply of medicines.

You will work on-site in a store environment, with opportunities to train as a Pharmacy Technician or participate in store leadership development. UK right to work is required and we are not sponsors for skilled visas.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy NVQ2 or 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 while ensuring the safe supply of medicines and endorsement of prescriptions.
• Collaborate with the store’s healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures to support safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with new store innovations and comply with processes.
• Assist patients in managing their prescriptions and repeats to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Patient care

Education

Pharmacy NVQ2

MPharm (first year)

Job description

Boots UK is seeking a Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, giving patient advice, and supporting pharmacy services while ensuring safe supply of medicines.

You will work on-site in a store environment, with opportunities to train as a Pharmacy Technician or participate in store leadership development. UK right to work is required and we are not sponsors for skilled visas.