Trainee Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Melton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. This role involves supporting healthcare professionals, dispensing prescriptions, and completing NVQ2 training. Ideal candidates will have a desire to learn and provide excellent customer service, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Complete training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Dispense prescriptions safely and manage pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice regarding medicines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Desire to complete NVQ2 Dispenser training

Job description

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The hourly rate for this role is £12.60 and up to £14.13 across selected locations within London. The hourly rate will increase after 6 months in role.

No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided.

About the opportunity

As a Trainee Dispenser working within one of our stores, you will be a key member of our pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.

While completing your Dispenser training (NVQ2), you will build strong relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your duties will include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing advice to support patients' health and wellness decisions. Your role makes a difference every day.

This position is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be considered if relevant UK qualifications and right to work are confirmed and evidenced.

Key responsibilities:

1. Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
2. Dispense prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
3. Collaborate with healthcare professionals in your store to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
4. Provide care and advice regarding medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
5. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
6. Stay updated with new innovations and comply with operational processes.
7. Support patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Working with evolving technologies, you will have opportunities to work with new systems to improve patient safety and efficiency. Regular training and updates will support your healthcare knowledge and career development, including potential training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leader.

What you’ll need to have:

1. A desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
2. Current and valid UK right to work. Note: this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

It would be great if you also have:

1. Experience working in community pharmacy.

Our benefits include:

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for expecting or adopting parents
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health’s Employee Assistance Programme

Additional benefits are available; more details can be found at boots.jobs/rewards. Note: salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots?

We value caring individuals who strive to make a positive impact. Our evolving company fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and promoting a positive, inclusive workplace.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

This role requires a pre-employment check, such as a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check, depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.