Trainee Dispenser

Boots Opticians; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer in Bolton is looking for a Trainee Dispenser. As part of a pharmacy team, you will learn to dispense prescriptions and provide healthcare services. This role requires a desire to complete a Dispenser training programme (NVQ2). The position is full-time, with no prior experience needed as training will be offered.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to employee assistance program

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Current and valid UK right to work is required.
• No prior experience necessary as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Dispense prescriptions ensuring safe supply of medicines.
• Assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Desire to learn

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ2 Dispenser training

Job description

Overview

The hourly rate for this role is £12.60 and up to £14.13 across selected locations within London. The hourly rate will increase after 6 months in role. No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided.

About the opportunity: As a Trainee Dispenser working within one of our stores, you will be a key member of our pharmacy team as you support the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals in your store to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services. You will work within the healthcare department of the store while you complete your Dispenser training (NVQ2). You will build relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs, greet customers, dispense prescriptions, ensure the safe sale of medicines, and provide advice to help patients make informed decisions about their health and wellness. This role is based in-store in the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered and applications from candidates outside the UK will not be progressed unless UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.

Key responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme
• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (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
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions
• Keep 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

Working with evolving technologies within store, you will have the opportunity to work with new systems to develop dispensing processes, improve patient safety, and free up time to spend more time with patients. Regular updates and training will develop your healthcare knowledge, with career development options including training as a Pharmacy Technician or as part of the store leadership team.

What you’ll need to have

• 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.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in community pharmacy

Our benefits

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We are proud to be Boots and to work to evolve and improve together.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed by our team. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process and can provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.

This role requires completing a Pre-employment check after offer. Depending on location you may submit a DBS, PVG, or Access NI Check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Business Area: Pharmacy

Function: Pharmacy Support Colleagues

Keywords: Dispenser, pharmacy dispenser, trainee dispenser, pharmacy support, Medicine, Medicines

Hours per week: 37.5

Location: Bolton Middlebrook RP, Horwich, Bolton, UK