Pharmacy Dispenser – Patient Care & Tech Path

Boots Uk; South Creake; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Enhanced parental leave

Access to Telus Health EAP

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Boots UK is looking for a dedicated dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist in ensuring safe and efficient dispensing, build relationships with patients and provide advice on medicines to support informed health decisions.

You will work within UK stores, with training and development opportunities, and a clear path to grow toward Pharmacy Technician roles or leadership positions. DBS/Background checks may be required on offer.

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.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions
• Keeping 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.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Patient care

In-store collaboration

SOP adherence

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor

MPharm (in progress or completed)

Job description

Boots UK is looking for a dedicated dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist in ensuring safe and efficient dispensing, build relationships with patients and provide advice on medicines to support informed health decisions.

You will work within UK stores, with training and development opportunities, and a clear path to grow toward Pharmacy Technician roles or leadership positions. DBS/Background checks may be required on offer.