Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Dispenser training programme (NVQ2) while working 16 hours per week.
- Earn an hourly rate of £13.12, with selected London locations offering up to £15.10.
- Gain experience in a pharmacy setting and develop skills in dispensing and patient care.
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires current UK right to work.
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 great relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your responsibilities will 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
- Prescription dispensing, including ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
- 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 with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
You will work with evolving technologies and new systems to improve patient safety and spend more time with patients. 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.
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).
Important Information
- This role is based in 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.
- This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer (DBS, PVG, or Access NI Check).
- Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.