- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 13 – GBP 16 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 16 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 or first year MPharm or equivalent
- Eligibility
- Candidates with valid UK work permits and relevant pharmacy qualifications. Applicants outside the UK must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and appropriate qualifications. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
Role Overview
Working as a Dispenser within a Boots store, you will play a vital role supporting the pharmacy team, including the pharmacist and healthcare professionals, to deliver pharmacy and health services safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities range from dispensing prescriptions, advising customers, to ensuring medicines are managed safely in-store.
Primary Duties
- Accurately dispensing prescriptions ensuring the medicines are ordered, labeled, endorsed, and collected properly following safety protocols.
- Collaborating closely with the pharmacy team to assist in managing pharmacy service delivery.
- Providing patients with professional advice on medicines, referring more complex queries to the pharmacist.
- Adhering strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guarantee legal and safe dispensing activities.
- Maintaining awareness of innovations and process changes within the store pharmacy department.
- Supporting patients in managing their prescriptions effectively to encourage adherence and minimize medication waste.
Technology and Development
You will engage with modern dispensing technology and systems aimed at enhancing patient safety and enabling you to spend more time assisting patients. Ongoing training and regular updates will help build your healthcare expertise. Career progression pathways include training as a Pharmacy Technician or advancement within store leadership.
Qualifications & Eligibility
- Must have completed the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 qualification or equivalent, or be in progress with an MPharm degree having completed the first year.
- Must hold valid UK work authorization; this role does not sponsor Skilled Worker Visas and candidates must be able to confirm this eligibility.
Preferred Experience
Experience in community pharmacy settings is beneficial but not mandatory.
Benefits and Additional Information
- Hourly pay starting at £13.92, rising up to £16.64 in selected London locations.
- Discretionary Christmas bonus and generous staff discounts.
- Enhanced paid leave and gift support for maternity, paternity, or adoption.
- Flexible benefits program tailored to individual needs.
- Access to a confidential, round-the-clock Employee Assistance Programme through TELUS Health.
Boots is committed to inclusivity and diversity, promoting a respectful workplace where every employee can thrive. The company is an equal opportunity employer and practices a fair assessment approach regarding any criminal convictions. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks which may include DBS, PVG, or Access NI, as applicable.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed promptly, with interviews arranged for shortlisted candidates. The company is willing to accommodate reasonable adjustments during application and interview stages. While advertised as part-time, the company is open to discussing flexibility including job sharing.
Minimum education
Master's Degree