Pharmacy Dispenser

Role Overview

Join Boots UK as a Pharmacy Dispenser, playing an essential part of the pharmacy team by assisting pharmacists and healthcare experts in delivering safe, effective pharmacy and health services in-store. Your role will focus on building trust and understanding patient needs, dispensing prescriptions, and providing knowledgeable advice to support informed health decisions.

Key Duties

• Dispense prescriptions accurately while ensuring the safe supply of medicines through tasks such as ordering, labelling, endorsing, and managing prescription collections.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals within the store to manage and deliver pharmacy services effectively.
• Offer medication care guidance and respond to patient queries, referring complex issues to pharmacists as necessary.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures to maintain safe and lawful dispensing practices.
• Stay updated on store innovations and comply with all operational protocols.
• Assist patients in managing repeat prescriptions and promote medication adherence to reduce waste.

Additional Information

This role is strictly in-store within the UK; remote applications or those from candidates outside the UK without verified qualifications and work rights will not be considered. Candidates will work with evolving technologies designed to enhance dispensing processes and patient safety. Continuous training and career progression opportunities, including paths to Pharmacy Technician or store leadership roles, are provided.

Requirements

• Must have completed or be working towards the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 qualification or have completed the first year of an MPharm degree.
• Valid UK right to work is mandatory; sponsorship is not available under the Skilled Worker Visa scheme.
• Experience in community pharmacy is advantageous but not essential.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting hourly rate is £13.92, with potential increases up to £16.64 in select London locations.
• Staff enjoy a discretionary Christmas gift payment and a generous employee discount.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay along with a gift card for parents-to-be.
• Access to a flexible benefits program and 24/7 confidential counseling services via the Employee Assistance Programme.

Company Culture

Boots values individuals who strive to make a positive difference, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where diversity is embraced, and every employee can thrive. Reasonable adjustments are available to support applicants during recruitment processes.

Pre-employment Checks

Successful candidates must complete relevant checks such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI based on their location. The company follows a Ban the Box policy, considering applicants with criminal records fairly and individually.