Relief Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Relief Dispenser to work across different stores in Sefton. This role involves dispensing prescriptions, providing healthcare advice, and supporting the pharmacy team. Candidates should have the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 and a commitment to patient care. Opportunities for career progression 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

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent).
• Ability to travel across the defined geography with flexibility.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
• Providing care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)

Job description

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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 other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.

Working within the healthcare department, you will build strong relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your duties will include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing healthcare advice to support patients in making informed health decisions.

This role is based within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be progressed if relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.

Key responsibilities:

1. Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labelling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
2. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Providing care and advice to patients about medicines and referring queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support safe and legal dispensing.
5. Staying updated with new innovations and complying with operational processes.
6. Supporting patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
7. Communicating with store teams to ensure continuity of care.
8. Working with new technologies to improve dispensing processes, enhancing patient safety and freeing up time for patient interaction.

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

What you’ll need to have:

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent)
• Ability to travel across the defined geography with flexibility
• Current and valid UK right to work. Note: 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

Our benefits include:

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift cards
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health

Additional benefits are available; more details can be found at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We seek caring individuals who go the extra mile. Our evolving company fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and a positive workplace.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview. We are open to discussing part-time and job-sharing options. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application and interview process.

This role requires a pre-employment check, including DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location. Boots considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.