Pharmacy Trainee Dispenser: NVQ2 Training

Boots UK; Hamilton; 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 and support

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist, dispense prescriptions, and learn NVQ2 through our structured training while helping patients with advice on medicines and wellness.

This entry-level role requires no prior experience; full training is provided. You’ll work under supervision, with progression toward Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles, and you’ll benefit from Boots staff discounts and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
• Current and valid UK right to work.

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 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 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 and adherence.

Education

NVQ2 Dispenser training

Job description

Boots UK is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team in the UK. You will support the pharmacist, dispense prescriptions, and learn NVQ2 through our structured training while helping patients with advice on medicines and wellness.

This entry-level role requires no prior experience; full training is provided. You’ll work under supervision, with progression toward Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles, and you’ll benefit from Boots staff discounts and other benefits.