Dispenser

Role Overview

The Dispenser will play a vital role within the pharmacy team, aiding pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective provision of pharmacy and health services in-store. This position is based in a physical store location within the UK; remote applications or candidates without valid UK working rights and qualifications will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescriptions while ensuring compliance with safety standards for medicine supply, including ordering, labeling, endorsing, and collection processes.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals in the store to manage and deliver pharmacy services effectively.
• Offer patients guidance and advice concerning medicines and refer any complex queries to the Pharmacist.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guarantee safe and lawful dispensing.
• Stay informed about operational updates and innovations, integrating new systems and technologies to enhance patient safety and workflow efficiency.
• Assist patients in managing their prescriptions by supporting reliable repeat services and encouraging proper medicine adherence to minimize waste.

Requirements

• Possession of Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 or equivalent, or currently pursuing with completion of at least the first year of an MPharm degree.
• Valid UK right to work; sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a community pharmacy setting is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Successful candidates must complete pre-employment background checks such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI based on their location.
• Boots advocates equal opportunity employment and embraces workplace diversity and inclusivity.
• Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates during the application and interview process, if required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting wage ranges from £13.92 to £16.64 per hour, varying by location within London.
• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay alongside gift cards.
• Flexible benefits schemes available.
• Confidential 24/7 counseling and support via the Employee Assistance Programme.

About the Employer

This role offers professional growth opportunities including training to become a Pharmacy Technician or progressing into store leadership roles. Boots is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where employees can reach their full potential and are encouraged to contribute towards continuous improvement in healthcare services.