Trainee Dispenser

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the UK is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. In this role, you will provide support to pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, dispense prescriptions, and complete necessary training (NVQ2). This position offers full training and opportunities for career growth within the pharmacy field. This role is only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Complete training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Dispense prescriptions while ensuring safe supply of medicines.
• Work with healthcare professionals to manage pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients regarding medicines.

Skills

Desire to learn

Customer service skills

Education

Current and valid UK right to work

Relevant NVQ2 training

Job description

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, dispensing prescriptions and providing advice to help them make informed health decisions. This role is based in-store within the UK; remote applicants and those outside the UK will not be considered unless the right to work and relevant qualifications can be confirmed.

Key responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme
• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines (e.g. ordering, 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 and comply with operational processes
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions and medications effectively, promoting adherence and reducing waste

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.

Why Boots

We’re always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You’ll join a company that evolves and strives for continuous improvement. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to authentically reach their full potential. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and embrace diversity in our workplace.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager. If you require additional support during the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete pre‑employment checks after receiving an offer, including DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check depending on location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider suitability on a case‑by‑case basis.