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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 within the healthcare department, you will build strong 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 advice to support patients' health and wellness decisions.
This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be considered 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 when 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.
You will have opportunities to work with new technologies that enhance dispensing processes, improving patient safety and allowing more time for patient interaction. Regular training and development options are available, including potential training as a Pharmacy Technician or in store leadership.
What you’ll need to have:
* Completed the Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or currently working towards it, with the first year of an MPharm qualification completed.
* Current and valid UK right to work. This role does not offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
It would be great if you also have:
* Experience working in community pharmacy.
Our benefits
* Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
* Generous staff discount
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and a gift card for expecting or adopting parents
* Flexible benefits scheme
* Access to 24/7 counselling and support via TELUS Health
Additional benefits are available; more details can be found at boots.jobs/rewards. Note that salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
We seek caring individuals who go the extra mile to make a difference. Our evolving company fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and promoting a positive, inclusive workplace.
What’s next
Applications will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are open to part-time and job share options and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. A pre-employment check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI) will be required post-offer. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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