Trainee Dispenser

Boots Opticians; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major pharmacy service provider is looking for a Trainee Dispenser in Kingston upon Thames. This role offers full training and involves assisting healthcare professionals to deliver safe pharmacy services. Applicants from outside the UK are not considered. A desire to learn and work in a customer-focused environment is crucial. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.60 with benefits including staff discounts and flexible options.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Current and valid UK right to work is essential.
• Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training program (NVQ2).

Responsibilities

• Complete training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Dispense prescriptions ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.

Skills

Desire to learn

Customer service

Communication

Education

Current and valid UK right to work

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. This is a role 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.

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. While you complete your Dispenser training (NVQ2), you will build relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. From greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions and ensuring the safe sale of medicines, to providing advice using your healthcare knowledge to support patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness, you’ll get to make a difference every day.

This role is in-store within the UK. 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 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-store to manage and deliver pharmacy services
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 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, which helps to develop the traditional dispensing processes to further improve patient safety and release your time to spend more time with patients. Regular updates and training will develop your healthcare knowledge, as well as career development options including the opportunity to train 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. Please note, salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We’re always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You’ll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity to provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

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 invite you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you may be asked to submit a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an 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

30

Latitude,longitude 1

51.409771632,-0.305357752

Shift Pattern to display to candidates

Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

25 to 34 hours per week

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Region

7 - London

Area

170 - Southwest London

Store

849 - KINGSTON UPON THAMES

Req Posted Date

23-Sep-2025

County

London West

Country

UK

Address 1

42 Union Street

Address 2

Kingston Upon Thames

Address 3

Greater London