Dispenser

Dispenser

Contract: 31/3/2026

Shift based

Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi

About the role

Welcome to the Boots Central Support Pharmacy team – an exciting team within The Boots Group which is at the heart of our growth plans as more patients look to us for online fulfilment of their prescriptions. This team sits within the Pharmacy Logistics function and plays a vital role in the supply chain and works closely with the Online Dr team.

As a dispenser working in the Boots Central Support Pharmacy you'll be dispensing medication for patients who have placed an order via our Online Doctor service, as well as supporting other Pharmacy based operational projects.You will assist in the management of private prescription orders. This is a non-customer facing role within a fast paced environment due to growing demand and you'll be a core member of the Pharmacy Team. Operational hours Monday–Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm. Weekends and Bank Holidays are required.

This role requires support for the 10am-6pm shift pattern and includes weekend working. The rate of pay for a qualified dispenser is £13.32per hour.This is a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients.

Key responsibilities

· Using the Boots online platform to manage patients' prescription orders

· Delivering the technical aspects of the dispensary whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and preparation of orders for dispatch via our Home Delivery proposition

· Complying with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice in Boots

· Delivering efficient dispensary operations and ensuring dispensing losses are minimised

· Undertake any other reasonable functions within the framework of the dispenser role as directed by our team of Pharmacists and the Assistant Operations Manager

· Other tasks done daily/weekly include stock replenishment, date checking and exception counts. We also operate a clean as you go practice within the BCSP.

What you'll need to have

These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.

· Qualified dispenser

· Working knowledge of a dispensary environment

· Inspiring and Dynamic

· Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to use pharmacy systems

· Excellent attention to detail

· Good communication skills

It would be great if you also have

These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.

· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

· Some PC based knowledge

· Flexibility to meet demand in pharmacy trends

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.

• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is 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.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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