Overview
The hourly rate for this role is £13.32 and up to £15.05 across selected locations within London. This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered and applications from candidates outside the UK will not be progressed unless relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.
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. In the store’s healthcare department you will build strong relationships with patients, greet customers, dispense prescriptions, and provide advice to support informed health decisions. This role focuses on in-store patient care and safe medicine delivery.
Key responsibilities
* Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions).
* Work with other healthcare professionals in-store to assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services.
* Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
* Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
* Keep up to date with new innovations in-store and comply with operational processes.
* Support patients to manage their prescriptions, repeats, and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste; work with evolving technologies to improve dispensing processes and patient safety.
Development and opportunities
You will be provided with regular updates and training to develop your healthcare knowledge, as well as career development options including the opportunity to train as a Pharmacy Technician or as part of the store leadership team.
What you’ll need to have
* Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or are currently working towards and have completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
* Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
* Experience working in community pharmacy is desirable.
Additional information
Role considerations: If advertised as full-time, part-time and job share options may be discussed during the application process. If you require additional support during the application and interview process, reasonable adjustments are available.
Pre-employment checks will be completed after offer acceptance (e.g., DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks as applicable). Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
* Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
* Generous staff discount
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for expectant or adopting parents
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
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