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Dispenser
Dispenser – London Pharmacy Team
Pay: £13.92 – £16.64 per hour (per selected London locations)
About The Opportunity
As a Dispenser working within one of our Boots UK stores, you’ll play a key role in our pharmacy team, assisting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient delivery of pharmacy services.
Your tasks will include:
- Building patient relationships by actively listening to their needs
- Greeting customers and supporting them with:
- Dispensing prescriptions (ordering, labelling, endorsing, collection)
- Ensuring safe medicine sale
- Providing advice and guidance on health/wellness using your healthcare expertise
- Enhancing patient adherence and reducing medicine waste
This is a store-based role only (remote applicants will not be considered); UK residency and right to work within the UK (no sponsorship available) is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prescription dispensing (follow SOPs for safety and compliance)
- Supporting team members in managing pharmacy services
- Providing patient care advice and escalating queries to pharmacists when needed
- Staying updated on store innovations and operational processes
- Collaborating with evolving pharmacy tech to streamline dispensing while improving patient interaction
- Maintaining reliable prescription repeat systems to support effectual medicine management
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Training is provided for ongoing professional development, with routes to progress into Pharmacy Technician training or a store leadership role.
Requirements
Essential:
- Have completed NVQ2 Pharmacy Advisor (or equivalent) or
- Be currently studying the first year of an MPharm
Non-negotiable:
- Valid UK right to work status
Recommended/Preferred:
- Experience in community pharmacy
Pre-employment Requirements: Successful candidates will complete either:
- DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
- PVG (Scotland’s Disclosure & Barring Service)
- Access NI check (Northern Ireland)
Boots adheres to Ban the Box policy, reviewing criminal records as needed.
Benefits
| Scheme | Details |
|---|---|
| Discretionary Christmas Gift | Options available |
| Staff Discounts | Generous savings |
| Maternity/Paternity/Adoption | Enhanced leave pay + £500 gift card for first-time parents |
| Flexible Benefits Scheme | Tailored to individual needs |
| TELUS Health EAP | Free, 24/7 counselling support |
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Further details and all Boots rewards available at: boots.jobs/rewards
Why Boots?
We seek dedicated professionals who drive positive change.
- Inclusive workplace culture: Room for personal growth and self-expression.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Diverse teams, equitable policies.
- Integrity-driven: As the UK’s trusted pharmacy, together we enhance patient care daily.
Next Steps
Applications are assessed by our team, with feedback provided as soon as possible.
Jobs originally listed as full-time are reviewed for part-time/job share options upon request. Reasonable adjustments are available to support your application and interview experience.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and make a difference in pharmacy care.
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