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Dispenser
Shop Dispenser – Community Pharmacy (Hourly Rate: £13.92–£16.64 in London)
About The Opportunity
As a Dispenser within one of our Boots Pharmacy stores, you’ll be a key member of our healthcare team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients.
Your role will include:
- Building strong relationships with patients by actively listening and addressing their healthcare needs.
- Greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, and ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
- Providing tailored advice to assist patients in making informed decisions about their health, wellness, and medicine management.
- Contributing to a customer-focused environment where every interaction makes a positive difference.
This is a ** UK-only** role, and remote or international applicants will not progress unless eligible for UK work rights and qualified.
Key Responsibilities
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Prescription Dispensing & Medicines Safety
- Dispense prescriptions ensuring accurate ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collection.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to guarantee safe, legal, and regulated pharmacy services.
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Patient Care & Healthcare Support
- Provide guidance on medicines, refer criticalPatient queries to the Pharmacist, and foster medication adherence to improve patient health outcomes.
- Manage prescription repeats and educate patients on optimising their medicine routines to reduce waste.
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Team Collaboration & Innovation
- Work alongside healthcare professionals to support pharmacy services and comply with operational updates.
- Adapt to evolving pharmacy technologies and processes, contributing to safer, more efficient systems.
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Continuous Learning & Development
- Access training opportunities, including progression paths to become a Pharmacy Technician or engage in store leadership.
- Stay updated on the latest pharmacy best practices, innovations, and compliance standards.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Completion of a Pharmacy Advisor NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
- Current and valid UK right to work (this role does not offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas).
Desirable (but not mandatory)
- Experience working in community pharmacy environments.
Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
- Generous staff discounts on retail and beauté products
- Enhanced parental leave pay & gift cards for maternity/paternity/adoption
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Free 24/7 counselling and support via TELUS Health (Employee Assistance Programme)
Further benefits and rewards options can be explored at boots.jobs/rewards.
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Why Work At Boots?
We seek people who go the extra mile to make a difference. Join a company committed to innovation, inclusivity, and progression, where everyone is valued as an individual.
We foster: ✨ A diverse and empowering workplace. ✨ An environment where empathy and respect drive everyday progress. ✨ A culture of equality—we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
As a critical part of our healthcare mission, our staff truly change lives—for the better.
What’s Next?
- Apply by submitting your details, and our team will review them promptly.
- If successful, we’ll schedule an interview with our hiring manager.
Note: For full-time roles, we’re open to discussing part-time or job share arrangements during your application. Reasonable adjustments can be made to facilitate your interview process if requested.
Pre-employment Checks Required – After an offer, you’ll need to complete either a: ▶ DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) ▶ PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups Check) – UK ▶ Access NI Check – Northern Ireland
Boots is a Ban the Box employer: We evaluate applicants on a case-by-case basis, including individuals with criminal convictions.
This role is based in-store and requires physical availability as outlined.
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