Pharmacy Dispenser - Patient-Focused Care & Growth Path

Boots Group; Mulbarton; 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留

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Boots Group in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join the store pharmacy team, assisting the pharmacist and healthcare staff in dispensing prescriptions and advising patients on medicines. You will support safe, compliant dispensing and patient care within a busy retail setting.

The role emphasises SOP compliance, patient safety, and opportunities for career development, including potential progression to Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles.

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.
• It would be great if you also have experience working in community pharmacy.

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 effective to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing knowledge

Patient care

SOP compliance

Education

Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2

MPharm year 1

Job description

Boots Group in the UK is seeking a Dispenser to join the store pharmacy team, assisting the pharmacist and healthcare staff in dispensing prescriptions and advising patients on medicines. You will support safe, compliant dispensing and patient care within a busy retail setting.

The role emphasises SOP compliance, patient safety, and opportunities for career development, including potential progression to Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles.