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Dispenser
Dispenser (London Pharmacy Roles)
💵 Competitive hourly rate: £13.92–£16.64 (varied by location)
About The Opportunity
As a Dispenser in one of our UK pharmacy stores, you’ll play a vital role in the pharmacy team, supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver safe and efficient care. Your responsibilities will include:
- Building strong patient relationships through active listening and understanding their needs
- Providing trusted pharmacy and healthcare services, from greeting customers to dispensing prescriptions
- Offering tailored medicines advice to help patients make informed health decisions
- Ensuring safe supply and storage of prescriptions (ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collection)
- Collaborating with the team to manage pharmacy services and maintain operational standards
📍 This role is store-based in the UK only (remote applicants will not be considered). International candidates must provide confirmed UK qualifications and right-to-work documentation.
Key Responsibilities
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Prescription Dispensing:
- Adhere to UK pharmacy regulations (e.g., proper ordering, labelling, and collection)
- Verify orders for safety and compliance
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Patient Advisory Support:
- Provide medicines education and adherence guidance (e.g., repeat systems, ineffective prescriptions)
- Escalate critical queries to the pharmacist as needed
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Service Delivery Enhancement:
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to uphold legal and safe prescribing
- Integrate with newer pharmacy technologies to improve efficiency (e.g., digital prescribing tools)
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Continuous Learning:
- Attend regular healthcare training to upskill in evolving treatments/regulations
- Develop into career opportunities, including: ▶ Training as a Pharmacy Technician ▶ Progressing to store leadership roles
Requirements
Essential:
✅ Completion of an equivalent qualification to:
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Advisor
- First year (minimum) of an MPharm degree (British curriculum)
✅ Valid right-to-work documentation (Visa sponsorship is not available)
NVQ Path: If you’re currently studying, progress to full certification is required.
Desirable:
💡 Previous community pharmacy experience would be an asset.
What We Offer
✨ Discretionary Christmas Payment ✨ Generous staff discounts on everything Boots ✨ Flexible rewards including childcare support & Enhanced leave policies
- Maternity/paternity/adoption leave ➕ gift card ✨ Employee Assistance Programme: Free, 24/7 counselling & wellbeing support ✨ Dedicated career development via in-house training & upskill opportunities
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Why Join Boots?
As a mission-driven retailer, we empower colleagues like you to:
- Make a difference in patients’ lives through compassionate, professional care
- Work in an environment that values inclusivity and reshapes traditional practices for better outcomes
- Thrive alongside a diverse, supportive team aligned with Boots’ values
We actively encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments to participate fairly in the recruitment process.
Application Process
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Submit your application to the team. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview with the store manager.
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Flexible working options can be discussed: We welcome applications for part-time or job-share roles, even where advertised as full-time
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Informed by a Pre-employment Check: Location-specific (DBS/PVG for England/Scotland/NA)
📌 Ban the Box: We believe in merit-based hiring and consider封送 criminal records on a case-by-case basis.
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