Key Takeaways
- Hourly pay of £13.12, rising to £15.10 in selected London locations.
- Complete a Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 training programme.
- Gain experience in a UK-based Boots store, supporting the pharmacy team.
- No previous experience required; full training provided.
- Must have current and valid UK right to work; not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About the Role
As a Trainee Dispenser, you will 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.
Working within the healthcare department of the store, you will complete your Dispenser training (NVQ2). You will build relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice using your healthcare knowledge to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness.
This role is based in a store 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
- Prescription dispensing, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions, ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
- Assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services with other healthcare professionals.
- Provide care and advice to patients about medicines, referring 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 and comply with operational processes.
- Support patients to manage their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
Evolving technologies within the store will help develop traditional dispensing processes to further improve patient safety and allow more time for patient interaction. You will receive regular updates and training to develop your healthcare knowledge, with career development options including training as a Pharmacy Technician or as part of the store leadership team.
What You'll Need
- Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
- Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working in community pharmacy.
Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
- Generous staff discount
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health (Employee Assistance Programme).
What's Next
Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if successful to arrange an interview. This role requires a Pre-employment check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI) after an offer is made. Boots is a Ban the Box employer.