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Hourly Rate
The hourly rate for this role is £13.32 and up to £15.05 across selected locations within London.
About the Opportunity
As a Dispenser working within one of our stores, you will be a key member of our pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.
Working in the healthcare department, you will build relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your duties will include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing healthcare advice to support patients in making informed health decisions. You will make a difference every day.
This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be progressed if relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.
Key Responsibilities
1. Dispensing prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
2. Collaborating with healthcare professionals in your store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
3. Providing care and advice to patients about medicines, and referring queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
4. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support safe and legal dispensing.
5. Staying updated with new innovations and complying with operational processes.
6. Supporting patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
7. Working with evolving technologies to improve dispensing processes and patient safety.
You will receive regular training and have opportunities for career development, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or in store leadership.
Requirements
1. Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or are currently working towards and have completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
2. Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Preferred
1. Experience working in community pharmacy.
Benefits
* Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
* Generous staff discount
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for expecting or adopting parents
* Flexible benefits scheme
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health
Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Note that salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.
Why Boots
We value caring individuals who go the extra mile to improve things. Our evolving company promotes a positive, inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a supportive workplace.
Next Steps
Your application will be reviewed, and if successful, you will be contacted for an interview. We are open to discussing part-time or job share options and providing reasonable adjustments during the application process.
This role requires a pre-employment check, including DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on your location. Boots is a 'Ban the Box' employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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