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Hours Rate: £13.92 to £16.64 per hour depending on location (London).
About the Role: Dispenser (Pharmacy Team)
As a Dispenser at one of our Boots stores, you’ll play a vital role within our pharmacy team, working alongside pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and colleagues to deliver safe, efficient, and effective pharmacy services.
Daily Responsibilities
- Prescription Dispensing: Administering, labelling, endorsing, and safely collecting prescriptions while ensuring accurate ordering of medicines.
- Patient Care & Advice:
- Greeting customers and building strong relationships based on their healthcare needs.
- Providing medical advice to patients, managing queries, and referring complex cases to the pharmacist when necessary.
- Helping patients understand how to take medications correctly and achieving better medication adherence.
- Assisting the Pharmacy Team:
- Supporting pharmacy service delivery alongside healthcare professionals.
- Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain legal and patient safety standards.
- Operation & Innovation:
- Staying updated on pharmacy innovations, evolving technologies, and store processes.
- Adhering to operational procedures to improve workflows and enhance patient safety.
- Career Growth:
- Access to training to develop healthcare knowledge.
- Opportunities to advance towards roles such as Pharmacy Technician or store leadership.
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Eligibility
- Qualification: Must have completed an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Support or equivalent (e.g., Pharmacy Advisor), or be in your first year as MPharm students (completion required for short listing).
- Location: Store-based role (remote applications will not be considered). Candidates outside the UK can only apply if they provide evidence of UK qualifications and right to work status.
- Right to Work: Must possess a valid UK work eligibility.
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience in community pharmacy.
- Any knowledge of ** patient care, dispensary standards, or vocational healthcare qualifications** would be beneficial.
Key Benefits
✅ Commission Potential & Salary: Earning potential from £13.92 to £16.64 per hour across selected London locations. ✅ Staff Discount: Generous savings at Boots. ✅ Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave: Boosted pay and a gift card upon qualifying life events. ✅ Flexible Benefits: Tailored support via a number of schemes. ✅ Wellbeing: Access to free 24/7 counselling through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. ✅ Development Opportunities: Career progression support, training, and professional growth.
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About Boots
We’re on a mission to improve people’s lives by making healthcare accessible, personalised, and better. As a company always evolving, inclusivity and diversity are core to our values. Our team thrives in collaborative and supportive environments, where everyone’s contributions are valued. We’re an equal opportunity employer and a Ban the Box campaigner – suitability is case-by-case.
What’s Next?
Your application will be reviewed promptly. If successful, we’ll invite you for an interview with the hiring manager.
Accommodation Options:
We’re happy to discuss:
- Part-time / job share arrangements (even if the role is advertised as full-time).
- Reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process.
Important Check Post-Offer:
Depending on your location, you may need to complete:
- DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
- PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Check
- or AccessNI (Northern Ireland) for England / Scotland roles.
We’re looking forward to your application!
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