Operative - Dispensing Support Pharmacy

2 months ago


Preston, United Kingdom Boots Full time

Summary
Job Reference:

- 223664BR
Preston, Walton Summit

Permanent

37.5 hours per week

What is the DSP?

The Boots dispensing support pharmacy is a highly advanced automated pharmacy based in Preston. On a daily basis we compile circa 106k prescriptions for the general public which are dispatched back to stores across the country ready for customers to collect.

The DSP is a highly bespoke and unique operation and the role of an operative is a hybrid of traditional warehousing and pharmacy roles.

What you will be doing?

Working within the DSP your days will be fast paced as you support the operation conducting several tasks in various areas throughout the day. You will be part of a large team working closely together to ensure prescriptions are assembled accurately and with patient safety at the heart. Typical duties will be picking and sorting medication so that it can be automated into individual customer orders.

Operating windows

The Pharmacy is located at Walton Summit Preston and is co-located as part of the Alliance Boots group. The site is open Monday to Saturday from 0600-2200.

Currently, we have opportunities for people who can work 37.5 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to and Saturday with a rest day during the week.

Working hours are 6am to 2pm and 2pm till 10pm. You will need to be available to work across both these shift patterns.

Skills/experience required:
Experience of working within a fast-paced environment
Experience within warehousing, production or pharmacy would be advantageous but isn’t essential
Excellent attention to detail
Good communication skills
Punctuality and timekeeping are essential
Good organisational, planning and people skills
A good level of numeracy and literacy
Your safety within the workplace is paramount therefore you’ll need to work in a safe manner with the safety of colleagues in mind at all times.

What we offer

If you’re looking for a unique job opportunity, then this role might be just what you're looking for You'll have the opportunity to blend your experience and skills with cutting edge technology, working with a large, dedicated team in a highly automated registered Pharmacy.

We’re also looking for really great people. It’s all about working together as one team - after all it’s our people that are at the heart of our business. We’re looking for a team player who has great attention to detail and takes a huge amount of pride in the work that they do.

Starting salary £10.90 ph. rising to £11.67 ph. on completion of NVQ level 2 training program.


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