Dispenser

About the role

Boots UK is looking for a Dispenser to join a store-based pharmacy team in Beccles, England, United Kingdom. In this position, you will support the pharmacist and wider healthcare colleagues in delivering pharmacy and healthcare services safely and efficiently.

You will work in the healthcare area of the store, developing strong relationships with patients by understanding their needs, welcoming them, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring medicines are supplied safely, and sharing healthcare guidance so they can make informed choices about their wellbeing. The work is varied and patient-facing, with a focus on safety, service, and everyday impact.

This is an in-store role in the UK only. Remote applications will not be considered. Applications from outside the UK will not move forward unless valid UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.

What you'll do

• Prepare and dispense prescriptions while maintaining safe medicines supply, including ordering, labelling, endorsing, and handing out prescriptions.
• Work alongside pharmacy and healthcare colleagues to help deliver pharmacy services across the store.
• Offer patients guidance on medicines and pass more complex questions to the pharmacist when needed.
• Follow standard operating procedures to support accurate, legal, and safe prescription dispensing.
• Stay current with new in-store innovations and follow operational processes.
• Help patients manage repeat prescriptions and use their medicines effectively to improve adherence and reduce waste.
• Adapt to evolving store technologies and new systems that improve patient safety and create more time for patient support.
• Take part in regular training and development opportunities, including routes into Pharmacy Technician training or store leadership.

Requirements

• Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification at NVQ2 level, or currently working toward it after completing the first year of an MPharm degree.
• Current UK right to work is essential.
• This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
• Experience in a community pharmacy setting would be an advantage.

Benefits

The hourly pay for this position is £13.92, increasing up to £16.64 in selected London locations.

• Discretionary Christmas gift payment
• Generous colleague discount
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus a gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme

Additional information

Boots offers a wider benefits package beyond the items listed above, with options designed to give flexibility. Salary estimates shown on third-party websites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may be inaccurate.

Why Boots

Boots says it values people who care, go the extra mile, and want to improve things for the better. The company describes its culture as evolving, supportive, inclusive, and committed to helping colleagues be themselves and reach their potential. Boots is an equal opportunity employer and aims to create a positive working environment that welcomes diversity.

Next steps

Applications will be reviewed by the team, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview with the hiring manager. Although this job is advertised as full-time, part-time and job-share arrangements may be discussed during the application process. Reasonable adjustments can be provided during the application and interview stages if needed.

Pre-employment checks

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks after receiving an offer. Depending on location, this may include a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and assesses applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.