Dispenser

Dispenser – Boots UK

Location: Retford, England, United Kingdom

Hourly rate: £13.32 – £15.05 (London)

As a dispenser within one of our stores, you’ll be a key member of the pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services. You’ll build relationships with patients, greet customers, dispense prescriptions, and provide advice to support informed health decisions.

Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from candidates outside the UK will only be progressed if they can prove relevant UK qualifications and the right to work.

• Dispense prescriptions while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering, labelling, endorsing, collecting).
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in the store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice about medicines and refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Stay up to date with new innovations and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients in managing their prescriptions, including reliable repeats and effective medicine management to promote adherence and reduce waste.

• Completed Pharmacy Advisor qualification NVQ2 (or equivalent) or have completed the first year of an MPharm qualification.
• Current and valid UK right to work; this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

• Discretionary Christmas gift payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for parents or adopters
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health (Employee Assistance Programme)

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive working environment. We value care, inclusion, and the opportunity to grow, and we’re passionate about embracing diversity among our colleagues.

Your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you for an interview if successful. If the role is advertised as full‑time, part‑time or job share options may be available. Should you need additional support during the application or interview process, we can provide reasonable adjustments. Successful candidates will complete a pre‑employment check, which may include a DBS, PVG or Access NI Check depending on location.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.