Pharmacy Dispenser Trainee – NVQ2 In-Store Training

The Boots Company PLC; Neston; 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

Access to TELUS Health 24/7 support

Job summary

Boots in the UK is hiring a Trainee Dispenser to support the pharmacy team in-store while completing Dispenser training (NVQ2). No prior experience required and full training will be provided. The role is based in-store across the UK; remote applications will not be considered.

You will learn dispensing, patient advice, and how to handle prescriptions under SOPs, helping patients manage medicines and adherence. Salary shown per hour in London locations is £13.12–£15.10.

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.
• Follow SOPs to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively.

Skills

NVQ2 Training

Pharmacy support

Customer service

Job description

Boots in the UK is hiring a Trainee Dispenser to support the pharmacy team in-store while completing Dispenser training (NVQ2). No prior experience required and full training will be provided. The role is based in-store across the UK; remote applications will not be considered.

You will learn dispensing, patient advice, and how to handle prescriptions under SOPs, helping patients manage medicines and adherence. Salary shown per hour in London locations is £13.12–£15.10.