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Dispenser – Pharmacy Team (Hourly Rate: £13.92 – £16.64)
About The Opportunity
As a Dispenser working within one of our stores, you will be a key member of our pharmacy team. You’ll support the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.
Working within the healthcare department of the store, you will build great relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Greeting customers
- Dispensing prescriptions
- Ensuring the safe sale of medicines
- Providing advice using your healthcare knowledge to help patients make informed decisions about their health and wellness
Note: This role is UK-based only, and applications from candidates outside the UK will only be progressed if relevant UK qualifications and a valid right to work are confirmed and evidenced.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Prescription dispensing, ensuring:
- Safe supply of medicines (ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collection)
- Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Work alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy services
- Provide care and advice to patients about medicines
- Refer complex queries to the Pharmacist as needed
- Stay updated on innovations and systems to improve patient safety
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Patient-Centred Support
- Manage prescription repeats effectively to promote medicine adherence and reduce waste
- Support patients in managing their healthcare journey with consistency and reliability
- Adapt to evolving technologies to enhance traditional processes
Development & Growth
- Receive regular training updates to expand your healthcare knowledge
- Opportunity to pursue career progression options:
- Train as a Pharmacy Technician
- Progress within the store leadership team
Requirements
Essential
- Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification (NVQ2) or equivalent, or
- Currently enrolled in the first year of an MPharm degree
- Valid UK right to work – This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa
Nice to Have
- Experience working in community pharmacy
Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
- Generous staff discount
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave (payment + gift card for those expecting or adopting)
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Free, 24/7 counselling and support via TELUS Health (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Additional benefits to explore: boots.jobs/rewards
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Important Notes
- Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots?
We look for people who care about making a difference. As part of our evolving team, you’ll thrive in an environment that:
- Encourages innovation and continuous improvement
- Fosters inclusivity, empathy, and cultural diversity
- Is an equal opportunity employer, passionate about making everyone feel welcome
As the heart of Boots, you help us change for the better.
Next Steps
- Your application will be reviewed promptly.
- If successful, you’ll be invited for an interview.
- Flexibility: We’re open to discussing part-time or job share options for full-time roles.
- Support: We provide reasonable adjustments for interview/apply support.
Pre-Employment Check Required:
- DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups), or Access NI Check (dependent on location)
- Boots is a Ban the Box employer – criminal convictions considered on a case-by-case basis.
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