Dispenser

Boots UK, Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

Hourly rate: £13.32 to £15.05 (selected London locations)

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. You will build great relationships with patients by listening, understanding their needs, greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to help patients make informed decisions about their health and wellness.

This is a store-based role within the UK; remote applicants will not be considered. Applications from candidates outside the UK will not be progressed unless relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.

• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
• Work with the other healthcare professionals in your 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.

• 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.

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We’re always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better.

Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you as soon as possible. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager. While advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires successful completion of a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer, including either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check, depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Industries:
Retail