Pharmacy Dispenser: Patient-Focused Care & Medicines Expert

Boots; Paisley; 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

Telus Health Employee Assistance

Job summary

Boots is seeking an in-store Dispenser to join our pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist in safe dispensing, patient care, and guidance on medicines, working within the healthcare department to build strong patient relationships.

You will use evolving systems to improve safety and efficiency, with training and development opportunities including potential progression to Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles. UK right to work is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor qualification or currently pursuing MPharm with first year completed.
• Current UK right to work; not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
• Experience in community pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions ensuring safe supply of medicines and accurate labeling.
• Support pharmacist and store healthcare professionals in pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients and refer queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
• Follow SOPs to ensure safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with new store innovations and comply with procedures.
• Help patients manage repeats to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing knowledge

Customer care

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor

MPharm year 1 completed

Job description

Boots is seeking an in-store Dispenser to join our pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist in safe dispensing, patient care, and guidance on medicines, working within the healthcare department to build strong patient relationships.

You will use evolving systems to improve safety and efficiency, with training and development opportunities including potential progression to Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles. UK right to work is required.