Pharmacy Dispenser Trainee: Train for NVQ2 & Patient Care

Boots UK

Loddon

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 21,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free 24/7 counselling viaTEL

Job summary

Boots UK is hiring a Trainee Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist and healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient delivery of pharmacy services while you complete your Dispenser training (NVQ2).

No previous experience is required and full training will be provided. You will greet customers, dispense prescriptions, advise on medicines, and follow SOPs to support patient safety and effective care.

Qualifications

Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
Current and valid UK right to work; this role is not sponsorable.
Experience in community pharmacy is a plus.

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.