Pharmacy Relief Dispenser – Flexible Hours & Patient Care

BOOTS; Stockport; 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 

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to TELUS Health EAP

Job summary

Boots is seeking a Relief Dispenser to cover multiple stores in the UK. You will support pharmacists, dispense prescriptions, and advise patients on medicines in a patient‑facing role within the Boots network.

The role requires NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor (or equivalent), willingness to travel across the defined geography, and valid UK right to work. Training and development are available, with potential to expand into Pharmacy Technician roles.

Qualifications

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).
• Ability to travel across the defined geography with full flexibility.
• Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions with emphasis on patient safety and accurate labeling.
• Support pharmacists and healthcare professionals in delivering pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
• Follow SOPs to ensure safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keep up to date with store innovations and comply with processes.
• Help patients manage their prescriptions with reliable repeats and adherence.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor (or equivalent)

Job description

Boots is seeking a Relief Dispenser to cover multiple stores in the UK. You will support pharmacists, dispense prescriptions, and advise patients on medicines in a patient‑facing role within the Boots network.

The role requires NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor (or equivalent), willingness to travel across the defined geography, and valid UK right to work. Training and development are available, with potential to expand into Pharmacy Technician roles.