Relief Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Relief Dispenser to support pharmacy operations across various locations. This role involves dispensing prescriptions, providing patient care, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy Advisor qualification and a passion for customer service. Opportunities for career development and training are available.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Ability to travel across the defined geography with full flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing and ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2

Job description

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Salary

The hourly rate for this role is £13.32 and up to £15.05 across selected locations within London.

About the opportunity

As a Relief Dispenser, you will work across different stores within a defined geographical area. You will be a key member of our pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.

Within the healthcare department, you will build relationships with patients, greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, and providing advice to support their health and wellness. Your role will make a difference daily.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing, ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labelling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
2. Assist in managing and delivering pharmacy services with healthcare professionals.
3. Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
4. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for safe and legal dispensing.
5. Stay updated with new innovations and comply with operational processes.
6. Support patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
7. Communicate with store teams to ensure continuity of care.
8. Work with evolving technologies to improve dispensing processes and patient safety.

You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have career development opportunities, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leadership.

Requirements:

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).
• Ability to travel across the defined geography with full flexibility.

Preferred:

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Our benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for expecting or adopting parents.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health.

Why Boots

We value care, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Join a company committed to diversity and a positive working environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

Next steps

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you for an interview if successful. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

This role requires a pre-employment check, such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on your location. Boots is a 'Ban the Box' employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.