Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient-Centric Medicine Advisor

Boots; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Staff discount

Enhanced family leave pay and gift for

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling via TELUS

Job summary

Boots is seeking a Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist, dispense prescriptions, label and collect orders, and provide patient advice while upholding safety and SOPs.

This role focuses on delivering excellent pharmacy services within the store environment and developing relationships with customers. Candidates should have NVQ2 in Pharmacy (or equivalent) or be pursuing the first year of an MPharm, and hold valid UK right to work.

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 (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions).
• Work with other healthcare professionals in-store to assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient care

Communication with patients

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy

MPharm – first year

Job description

Boots is seeking a Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist, dispense prescriptions, label and collect orders, and provide patient advice while upholding safety and SOPs.

This role focuses on delivering excellent pharmacy services within the store environment and developing relationships with customers. Candidates should have NVQ2 in Pharmacy (or equivalent) or be pursuing the first year of an MPharm, and hold valid UK right to work.