Pharmacy Dispenser

Role Overview

As a Pharmacy Dispenser at Boots UK, you will play an essential role within the pharmacy team in a retail store setting, supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy and healthcare services safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately while ensuring the safe supply of medicines, including ordering, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals in the store to aid in managing pharmacy services.
• Offer advice and care to patients regarding medications, escalating queries appropriately to pharmacists.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain legal and safe dispensing practices.
• Stay informed about new store innovations and adhere to operational protocols.
• Help patients confidently manage their prescriptions, encourage medication adherence, and minimize waste.

Opportunity and Development

This role involves working with evolving in-store technologies that enhance dispensing processes, enabling you to spend more time supporting patients. Continuous training and updates are provided to expand your healthcare knowledge. Career growth opportunities include training to become a Pharmacy Technician or pursuing store leadership roles.

Requirements

• Completion of the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ Level 2 qualification or an equivalent credential, or currently pursuing with at least one year completed of an MPharm degree.
• Valid UK right to work authorization is required; sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is not available.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within community pharmacy settings is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay starting at 13.92, rising to 16.64 in select London locations.
• Discretionary Christmas gift payment.
• Generous employee discount.
• Enhanced leave pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption, including gift cards.
• Flexible benefits program.
• Access to 24/7 free counselling and support via the Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Information

The position is store-based within the UK; remote applications will not be considered. Candidates must be able to present relevant UK qualifications and proof of right to work. The application process involves a pre-employment check, which includes background vetting according to location-specific standards such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks. Boots is committed to equal opportunity employment and inclusivity, welcoming applicants with diverse backgrounds and considering those with criminal records fairly.