Pharmacy Dispenser Trainee – NVQ2 Path & Training

Boots UK; Carluke; 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 via TELUS Health

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team across the UK. You will train for the NVQ2 Dispenser programme while assisting the pharmacist with dispensing and patient care.

You’ll learn to manage prescriptions, label medicines, and provide guidance to patients on safe and effective use, with full training provided and a clear pathway to become a Pharmacy Technician.

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

NVQ2 Dispenser training

Job description

Boots UK is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team across the UK. You will train for the NVQ2 Dispenser programme while assisting the pharmacist with dispensing and patient care.

You’ll learn to manage prescriptions, label medicines, and provide guidance to patients on safe and effective use, with full training provided and a clear pathway to become a Pharmacy Technician.