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Dispenser
Dispenser – Pharmacy Role (£13.92 to £16.64 /hour)
The hourly rate for this role varies between £13.92 and £16.64, depending on the selected location in London.
About the Opportunity
As a Dispenser working in one of our London stores, you will be a key member of the pharmacy team, supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality pharmacy services.
Working within the healthcare department, your role will include:
- Building strong relationships with patients by listening and tailoring care to their needs
- Greeting customers and ensuring smooth dispensing of prescriptions
- Providing medicines advice, tailored health and wellness guidance to support informed decisions
- Ensuring the safe supply and sale of medicines while promoting adherence and reducing waste
This is an in-store role only—remote applications will not be considered, and overseas candidates must hold UK qualifications with a confirmed right to work.
Key Responsibilities
- Prescription Dispensing: Ordering, labelling, and safely supplying medicines, including:
- Endorsing and collecting prescriptions in compliance with regulations
- Enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure legal and safe practice
- Patient Support: Offering one-on-one care and advice, or referring complex queries to the pharmacist
- Team Collaboration: Working with other pharmacy staff to manage services efficiently
- Credit Safety & Compliance: Adhering to store procedures and updating knowledge on innovations and systems to improve patient safety
- Process Improvement: Developing traditional dispensing methods with emerging technology to free up more time for patient-facing roles
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Additional opportunities include:
- Training in healthcare knowledge and professional development
- Potential career progression, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles within our store.
Requirements
Essential
- Completed the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- OR currently enrolled in, and having completed, the first year of an MPharm degree
- Valid UK Right to Work—this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship
Preferred
- Previous experience working in community pharmacy
Additional Pre-employment Considerations
- Depending on location, you may need to submit:
- A DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service)
- A PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check (for Scotland)
- An Access NI check (Northern Ireland)
Boots follows a "Ban the Box" policy and assesses all candidates with relevant convictions on a case-by-case basis.
What We Offer
Salary & Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
- 5% staff discount on purchases
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave ( Salem Package Order) with accompanying gift card
- Access to a flexible benefits scheme
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Support & Wellbeing
- Free 24/7 counselling and support via TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular training to expand your healthcare knowledge
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Why Boots?
We value passionate, caring individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on health and wellbeing. Our culture prioritises inclusivity, consideration, and personal growth, allowing everyone to thrive in their role.
At Boots, we strive for equality and diversity, offering a supportive environment for colleagues of all backgrounds.
What’s Next?
Your application will be reviewed, and you may be invited for an interview with our hiring manager if successful.
We are open to discussing part-time or job-sharing arrangements for full-time roles advertises.
To ensure fairness, if you require support during the application or interview process, reasonable adjustments will be provided.
Boots does not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, gender, ability or any provision set out by the Equality Act 2010. We’re proud to foster an inclusive workplace.
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