Key Takeaways
- Hourly pay of £13.12 to £15.10 (London locations).
- Complete a Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
- Based in a Boots store in the UK.
- No previous experience required; full training provided.
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 whilst you complete your Dispenser training (NVQ2), you will build great relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. From greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions and ensuring the safe sale of medicines, to providing advice using your healthcare knowledge to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness – you’ll make a difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
- Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines (e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions).
- Work with other healthcare professionals in your store to assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services.
- Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer 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 in store and comply with operational processes.
- Support patients to manage their prescriptions their way 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 be provided with 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).
Important Information
- This is a role 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 depending on location).
- Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.