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Dispenser
Headline: Dispenser – Essential Part of a Boots Pharmacy Team (Hourly Pay: £13.92–£16.64 in London locations)
About the Role
As a Dispenser in one of our pharmacies, you’ll be a key member of our healthcare team, supporting pharmacists and colleagues to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate pharmacy services.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Building trusting relationships with patients by listening, understanding, and addressing their healthcare needs
- Greeting customers and dispensing prescriptions while ensuring the legal and safe supply of medicines
- Providing patient advice about medicines, helping them make informed wellness decisions
- Collaborating within the pharmacy team to manage services, from prescribing to queries
Note: This is a store-based role in the UK only. Non-UK candidates cannot progress unless they hold valid UK qualifications and the right to work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Core duties include:
- Prescription dispensing – Adhering to standards for ordering, labelling, endorsing, storing, and collecting prescriptions
- Supporting the pharmacy team in managing prescription workflows and patient queries
- Ensuring safe and legal dispensing of medicines in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Developing ongoing patient relationships, including pharmacy repeats and compliance support
- Exploring emerging technologies in healthcare, helping modernise processes while boosting patient safety
- Training to deepen your healthcare knowledge, with opportunities to advance in the team (e.g. Pharmacy Technician or leadership positions)
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What You’ll Need
Essential:
- NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor qualification (or equivalent) OR the completion of the first year of an MPharm degree
- Valid UK right to work (This role is not open to Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.)
Desirable:
- Previous experience in community pharmacy
Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
- Generous staff discount
- Enhanced leave policies: inclusive maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay plus a gift card
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Support through TELUS Health (24/7 confidential counselling & employee support)
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Further benefits and wealth contributions can be explored via boots.jobs/rewards.
Why Work at Boots?
We’re seeking people who are passionate about making a difference. Our values drive a culture of inclusivity, considering care, and equality. We’re committed to diversity, flexible working, and helping every staff member thrive.
What’s Next?
Your application will be reviewed promptly, followed by a call or interview with the hiring team.
Flexibility note: Full-time roles are open to part-time or job share discussions.
Pre-employment requirement: You’ll need to complete safety checks, such as a DBS (UK), PVG (Scotland), or Access NI (Northern Ireland) clearance post-offer.
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