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Relief Dispenser
Relief Dispenser – Community Pharmacy Roles (London)
Hourly Rate: £13.92 – £16.64 (dependent on location)
About the Role
As a Relief Dispenser, you’ll play a vital role within our pharmacy team, supporting pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. Based across selected London stores, you will:
- Support the safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions
- Build strong relationships with patients by offering tailored healthcare advice
- Assist in managing pharmacy services and ensuring continuity of care
- Contribute to patient safety, adherence, and wellbeing within our stores
This opportunity is UK-based only. Applicants outside the UK will only be considered if they hold valid UK qualifications and Right to Work status.
Key Responsibilities
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Prescription Dispensing & Compliance
- Safely order, label, dispense, and endorse prescriptions
- Ensure legal compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Manage prescription collection and repeated refusals
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Patient Care & Advice
- Provide personalised medication guidance and refer urgent queries to the pharmacist
- Promote effective medication adherence to reduce waste and improve outcomes
- Engage with patients using advanced healthcare knowledge
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Support Roles
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver seamless pharmacy services
- Embrace evolving technologies in pharmacy systems
- Maintain store SOP compliance and operational safety
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- Customer & Peer Engagement
- Greet customers professionally and ensure high standards in the store
- Communicate with colleagues to enhance patient continuity
Career Development & Learning
- Ongoing Training: Regular updates and professional development opportunities
- Career Progressions
- Potential to train as a Pharmacy Technician
- Entry into store leadership pathways
Requirements
Essential
- Completed NVQ Level 2 Pharmacist Advisor (or equivalent UK qualification)
- Valid UK Right to Work (visa sponsorship unavailable)
- Ability to travel flexibly across assigned locations
Desirable
- Experience working within an UK community pharmacy
What’s Expected From You
- Attention to Detail: Accurate dispensing and adherence to safety standards
- Empathy & Communication: Building patient trust and addressing needs
- Flexibility: Variable shifts including weekends to support expeditious operations
Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Discretionary Christmas Gift | Holiday payment |
| Staff Discount | Generous retail savings |
| Enhanced Parental Leave | Additional pay & £150 gift card benefiting new parents |
| Flexible Benefits | Customisable rewards package |
| Confidential Employee Support | Free 24/7 counselling via TELUS Health |
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Joining Boots
We value compassion and passion in every team member, embedding inclusivity and growth opportunities into our culture. Our mission:
"With you, we change for the better"
As an equal opportunity employer, we thrive on diversity and offer:
✔ Fair consideration across all backgrounds ✔ Reasonable adjustments for candidates with needs (e.g. job share options for advertised FT roles) ✔ Decriminalised approach ("Ban the Box") – convicted candidates assessed case-by-case
Pre-employment Checks
Upon offer, all shortlisted candidates must complete:
- DBS (UK) or PVG/Access NI Check (location-dependent)
How To Apply
Follow instructions in the listing—shortlisting external teams review submissions before interview scheduling. Successful candidates will need to disclose criminal records (if applicable) during the process.
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