Trainee Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in an innovative environment focused on dispensing medicines. As part of the Regional Dispensing Hub, you will dispense prescriptions with advanced technology, ensuring safety and efficiency. Full training for NVQ2 in Healthcare Services will be provided, and you will enjoy various employee benefits.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete NVQ2 training within six months.
• Ability to work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing Boots prescriptions using advanced technology.
• Supporting stock management as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Timekeeping

Drive

Education

NVQ2 in Healthcare Services

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the future of dispensing medicines. The Regional Dispensing Hub is a unique and innovative environment with a mix of pharmacy and logistics elements. You will be part of a team dispensing Boots prescriptions from across the region using some of the most advanced dispensing technology to allow the team to dispense large volumes of prescriptions with industry-leading levels of safety. You will also support the Operations team with stock management where required. Full training will be provided as you work to complete your training for NVQ2 in Healthcare Services.

Salary and Location

The salary for this role is £12.60 per hour. This role is based on-site at the Boots Regional Dispensing Hub located above the Boots Distribution centre on Rutherford Road, Basingstoke. The site is open Monday to Saturday from 06:00-22:00. Shift patterns will include Saturdays with days off on a Sunday and another weekday (full-time).

What you need to have

• Drive and commitment to complete your dispenser training to achieve your NVQ2 in Healthcare Services within the first six months of your role
• Ability to work at pace
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Punctuality and good timekeeping
• Able to follow and uphold health and safety standards and operational procedures to ensure the safe and legal dispensing of medicines and the welfare of colleagues

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in a distance selling pharmacy
• Experience within warehousing or logistics (advantageous but not essential)

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for expecting or adopting parents
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounts and savings
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health

Why Boots

We foster an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive workplace for all.

What's next

If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. Additional support and reasonable adjustments are available during the application and interview process.

This role requires a Pre-employment check such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI Check, depending on location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Additional notes

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