Pharmacy Dispenser Apprentice (NVQ2)

Boots Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support through E

Job summary

Boots Group in the UK is offering a Trainee Dispenser in-store to support the pharmacist and healthcare team while you train on the NVQ2 dispenser programme. No prior experience is required and full training will be provided.

As you work within the healthcare department, you will greet customers, dispense prescriptions, provide medicines advice, and help patients manage their medicines safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 the 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 to refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Keeping 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.

Skills

Community pharmacy experience

Education

NVQ2 Dispenser training (or equivalent)

Job description

Boots Group in the UK is offering a Trainee Dispenser in-store to support the pharmacist and healthcare team while you train on the NVQ2 dispenser programme. No prior experience is required and full training will be provided.

As you work within the healthcare department, you will greet customers, dispense prescriptions, provide medicines advice, and help patients manage their medicines safely and effectively.