Boots UK
Dispenser
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Dispenser
Dispenser – Pharmacy Role (Hourly Rate: £13.92–£16.64 depending on location)
About The Opportunity
As a Dispenser in one of our pharmacy stores, you’ll be a key team member, working alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver safe, efficient pharmacy and healthcare services.
Key Duties
- Build strong patient relationships by listening and addressing their healthcare needs.
- Prescription dispensing, including:
- Ordering, labelling, and safely distributing medicines
- Endorsing and managing prescription collections
- Ensuring legal compliance within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Provide medicine-related advice to patients, including dose management, adherence support, and referral to the pharmacist when needed.
- Embrace technology advancements in store to streamline processes while prioritising patient safety and quick turnaround.
- Engage in regular training to expand your healthcare knowledge and career growth (opportunities include Pharmacy Technician training or leadership roles).
This is a UK-based role only. Remote candidates or those without valid UK right-to-work status will not be considered unless exceptions are confirmed via relevant qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Prescription Dispensing & Patient Care:
- Adhere to safety protocols for medicine ordering, labelling, and dispensing.
- Work with healthcare teams to ensure pharmacy services are delivered efficiently.
- Safely handle over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines while addressing customer queries.
- Manage prescription repeats and promote medicine adherence to reduce waste.
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Compliance & Continuous Improvement:
- Follow local and national healthcare regulations, including SOPs.
- Stay updated with store innovations and operational changes.
- Maintain technical proficiency in new e-prescribing systems to enhance patient safety.
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Career & Development:
- Benefit from professional growth opportunities, including detailed training programs.
Requirements
Essential
- Completed NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Advisor (or equivalent) OR are enrolled in the first year of an MPharm university degree.
- Full valid UK right-to-work status (this role does not offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship).
Preferred
- Experience in community pharmacy environments.
Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
- Generous staff discounts on products
- Enhanced parental leave policies (maternity, paternity, adoption) including financial support and a gift card
- Flexible benefits scheme to choose what suits your needs
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through TELUS Health (free counselling and support)
- Additional rewards outlined on boots.jobs/rewards
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Why Choose Boots?
- Join a mission-driven company committed to improving patient care and operational excellence.
- Work in an inclusive, supportive environment, valuing diversity and accessibility for every team member.
- Specialize in a healthcare-adjacent role that helps people achieve better health outcomes.
Next Steps
- Submit a completed application— Review criteria will be checked by the recruitment team.
- If shortlisted, you’ll receive an interview invitation with the hiring manager.
Inclusivity Note: Potential part-time or job share arrangements can be discussed for full-time advertised roles. Reasonable adjustments for interviews are available—request support at any stage.
Hiring Considerations
- Pre-employment screening is required post-offer. Depending on your location, you’ll need:
- DBS (UK), PVG (Scottish Protecting Vulnerable Groups), or AccessNI Check.
- Boots is a Ban the Box employer and evaluates applications beyond criminal records.
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