Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient‑Centred Medicine Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced parental leave pay and gift

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS)

Job summary

Boots is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to join its in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and ensuring safe medicine supplies in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves working within the store's healthcare department, building relationships with patients, and following SOPs to maintain legal dispensing standards while exploring ongoing training and career development opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring safe supply of medicines (ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, collection).
• Collaborate with store healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to Pharmacist.
• Follow SOPs to support legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Stay updated with innovations in-store and comply with processes.
• Help patients manage prescriptions with reliable repeats and promote adherence.
• Work with evolving technologies to improve dispensing and time with patients.
• Receive regular updates and training, with career development options including Pharmacy Technician training or store leadership.

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent (Pharmacy Advisor qualification)

First year of an MPharm qualification

Job description

Boots is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to join its in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and ensuring safe medicine supplies in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves working within the store's healthcare department, building relationships with patients, and following SOPs to maintain legal dispensing standards while exploring ongoing training and career development opportunities.