Trainee Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Bridge of Weir; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy team as a Trainee Dispenser, where you'll support healthcare professionals and learn to dispense prescriptions safely. Full training will be provided, with opportunities for career progression. Enjoy a positive work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme.

Responsibilities

• Complete NVQ2 training in Healthcare services.
• Dispense prescriptions safely and provide care to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Desire to learn

Education

NVQ2 in Healthcare services

Job description

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, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.

While completing your Dispenser training (NVQ2), you will build relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. Your responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing healthcare advice to support patients in making informed health decisions.

Key responsibilities:

1. Complete your NVQ2 training in Healthcare services.
2. Dispense prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
3. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
4. Provide care and advice to patients about medicines, referring queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
5. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure safe and legal dispensing.
6. Stay updated with new store innovations and operational processes.
7. Support patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.

Working with evolving technologies, you will have opportunities to improve dispensing processes, enhancing patient safety and allowing more patient interaction. Regular training and updates will develop your healthcare knowledge, with career progression options such as training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leadership.

What you’ll need to have:

• A desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).

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 expecting or adopting parents
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We value care, effort, and inclusivity. Our evolving company fosters a positive environment where everyone can reach their potential. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, creating a welcoming workplace for all.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are open to discussing part-time or job share options and providing reasonable adjustments during the application process.

This role requires a pre-employment check, such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location. Boots considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.