Overview
The hourly rate for this role is £13.32 and up to £15.05 across selected locations within London. 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-store, you will build great relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs, from greeting customers and dispensing prescriptions to providing advice to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness. This is a role 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 evidenced.
Key responsibilities:
* Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines (e.g., 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 their way with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste. Work with evolving technologies within store to develop traditional dispensing processes, improve patient safety and free time to spend with patients.
* You will be provided with regular updates and training to develop 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 (desirable).
Additional information
* Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
* Pre-employment checks will be completed after offer ( DBS, PVG or Access NI depending on location).
* Hours per week: 8 to 16 hours (part-time options available); shows as 8 to 16 hours per week in the description, with potential flexibility during application process.
* Vacancy Reference Number: 260172B; Area: Manchester; County: Lancashire; Store: SALFORD; Region: 4 - Central; Store: 6402 - SALFORD; Division: Pharmacy Support Colleagues; Keywords: Dispenser, ACT, Pharmacy Support, Pharmacy Technician, Medicine, Medicines, etc.
Benefits
* Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
* Generous staff discount
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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