How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Dispenser – Store-based Pharmacy Role Salary: £13.92–£16.64 per hour (selected London locations only)
About the Role
As a Dispenser in one of our pharmacy stores, you’ll be a valued team member alongside pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, ensuring the safe, efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Building strong patient relationships by actively listening and addressing their needs.
- Greeting customers and personally handling prescription dispensing (ordering, labelling, collecting, and endorsing medicines).
- Providing healthcare advice to assist patients in making informed decisions about medication and wellness.
- Collaborating with the wider pharmacy team to maintain regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Position details:
- Location: UK-only store-based role. Remote applications will not be considered.
- Candidates outside the UK must hold valid UK qualifications and Right to Work.
Key Responsibilities
-
Prescription care:
- Accurately dispense prescriptions, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure patient safety and legal compliance.
- Order, label, distribute, and endorse medicines while liaising with pharmacists on complex queries.
-
Patient support:
- Offer personalised medicine advice (e.g., repeat ordering, adherence strategies, waste reduction).
- Consistently apply up-to-date healthcare knowledge to support patient autonomy.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
-
Team & innovation:
- Assist in pharmacy services delivery, working alongside healthcare colleagues in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Engage with emerging technologies (e.g., digital systems) to streamline processes and elevate patient interaction.
-
Professional development:
- Participate in regular training to update competence in pharmacy procedures and compliance.
- Pursue opportunities to develop further (e.g., Pharmacy Technician qualification or leadership roles within the store).
What We Need From You
Essential:
- Qualified as a Pharmacy Advisor (e.g., NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services) or in the first year of an MPharm degree, actively progressing towards completion.
- Valid right to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship available.
Desirable:
- Hands-on experience in community pharmacy settings.
Benefits
Boost your well-being and financial security with:
- Discretionary Christmas bonus (subject to availability).
- 20% staff discount on purchases at Boots stores.
- Enhanced parental support: Doubled statutory pay + gift card for maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Flexible benefits for tailored rewards (explore further at boots.jobs/rewards).
- 24/7 counselling & support via TELUS Health (Employee Assistance Programme).
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why Join Boots?
We’re driven by professionals who care deeply—changing lives by providing accessible healthcare with compassion. Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive, evolving workplace where:
- Individuality is celebrated, and everyone’s potential is nurtured.
- Career growth is encouraged, from technical training to leadership opportunities.
- Diverse talent is valued, and applicant backgrounds are considered beyond their criminal history (we are a Ban the Box employer).
Next Steps
- Your application will be reviewed promptly. If shortlisted, we’ll schedule an interview quickly.
- Full-time roles are open to re-evaluation for part-time or job share arrangements.
- Reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application process or interview needs.
- Selected candidates will be invited for a Pre-employment check—local requirements include:
- England/Wales: DBS check.
- Scotland: PVG scheme check.
- Northern Ireland: Access NI check.
📢 Join us to make a tangible difference in everyday health—apply today!*
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills