Pharmacy Dispenser Trainee — NVQ2 Training & Growth

Boots; Bishopbriggs; 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 free counselling via TELUS

Job summary

Boots in-store Trainee Dispenser role offering NVQ2 training and real hands-on experience in dispensing medicines under supervision. The role confirms full training, no prior experience required, and an hourly rate from £13.12 to £15.10 in selected UK locations, with a focus on patient care and safe medicine delivery.

You'll complete your dispenser training while greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, and supporting pharmacists.

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.
• Experience in community pharmacy is preferred.

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 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

Right to work in UK

Education

NVQ2 training

Job description

Boots in-store Trainee Dispenser role offering NVQ2 training and real hands-on experience in dispensing medicines under supervision. The role confirms full training, no prior experience required, and an hourly rate from £13.12 to £15.10 in selected UK locations, with a focus on patient care and safe medicine delivery.

You'll complete your dispenser training while greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, and supporting pharmacists.