Trainee Dispenser

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

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy team as a Trainee Dispenser. You will support pharmacists in delivering healthcare services while completing your NVQ2 training. This role offers opportunities for career development and ongoing training. Enjoy a supportive environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full training provided.
• Current and valid UK right to work required.

Responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Dispense prescriptions safely and assist in managing pharmacy services.
• Provide advice about medicines and support patients.

Skills

Desire to learn

Education

NVQ2 Dispenser training

Job description

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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 duties will include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and providing healthcare advice to support patients' health and wellness.

This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants and candidates outside the UK without relevant UK qualifications and right to work will not be considered.

Key responsibilities:

1. Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
2. Dispense prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collection of prescriptions.
3. Assist in managing and delivering pharmacy services alongside healthcare professionals.
4. Provide advice about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
5. Follow SOPs to ensure legal and safe dispensing of prescriptions.
6. Stay updated with store innovations and operational processes.
7. Support patients in managing their prescriptions to promote adherence and reduce waste.

You will have opportunities to work with new systems to improve patient safety and efficiency, along with ongoing training and career development options, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leadership roles.

What you’ll need to have:

1. A desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
2. Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Our benefits include:

• 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

For more benefits, visit boots.jobs/rewards. Note that third-party salary estimates may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We value caring individuals who strive to make a difference. Our inclusive environment supports everyone to reach their potential. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, fostering a positive workplace where everyone can be themselves.

What’s next

We will review applications and contact successful candidates for interviews. We are open to part-time and job share options and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

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