Pharmacy Dispenser Trainee (NVQ2)

Boots UK; Marlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free 24/7 counselling

Job summary

Boots UK in the UK stores is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to support pharmacists and healthcare teams while completing NVQ2 training. The role focuses on dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and ensuring safe sale of medicines.

Full training provided; no prior experience required; valid UK right to work essential. This is an in-store role with opportunities for development into Pharmacy Technician or leadership pathways.

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

Desire to learn

Education

Dispenser NVQ2 training

Job description

Boots UK in the UK stores is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to support pharmacists and healthcare teams while completing NVQ2 training. The role focuses on dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, and ensuring safe sale of medicines.

Full training provided; no prior experience required; valid UK right to work essential. This is an in-store role with opportunities for development into Pharmacy Technician or leadership pathways.