Trainee Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to support pharmacists in delivering healthcare services. The role involves completing NVQ2 training, dispensing prescriptions, and advising customers. Ideal candidates are eager to learn and have the right qualifications to work in the UK. This position comes with competitive hourly pay and a range of benefits including staff discounts and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counseling support

Qualifications

• Desire to complete Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
• Current and valid UK right to work.
• Experience in community pharmacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Dispense prescriptions ensuring safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in the store.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.
• Follow SOPs for safe dispensing of prescriptions.

Skills

Desire to learn

Customer service

Collaboration

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Dispensing

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.

As a Trainee Dispenser working within one of our stores, you will be a key member of our pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and healthcare professionals in your store to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services. You will work within the store\'s healthcare department while you complete your Dispenser training (NVQ2), building relationships with patients by listening to and understanding their needs, greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions and advising on medicines to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness.

This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered and applications from candidates outside the UK will not be progressed unless relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.

Key responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme
• Dispense prescriptions while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions)
• Collaborate 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
• Stay up to date with new innovations in-store and comply with operational processes
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions and 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, enhance patient safety and free up time to spend with patients. Regular updates and training will nurture your healthcare knowledge and there are career development options including training as a Pharmacy Technician or within store leadership.

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 and offer flexibility to suit you. Learn 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 committed to caring for people and continually improving. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity. Boots is the heart of what we do, and with you we change for the better.

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. We can provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform your best.

This role requires a Pre-employment check after offer, including DBS/PVG/Access NI where applicable. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.