Trainee Dispenser

The Boots Company PLC; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy team as a Trainee Dispenser in London. You will support pharmacists, dispense prescriptions, and provide patient care while completing your NVQ2 training. This role offers full training, career development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced leave pay and adoption benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling through TELUS Health

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme.
• Current and valid UK right to work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy

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 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, greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, and providing advice to support their health and wellness.

This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants and candidates outside the UK will not be considered unless they can provide relevant UK qualifications and right to work evidence.

Key responsibilities:

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

You will have opportunities to work with new technologies and systems to improve patient safety and free up your time for patient interactions. Regular training and career development options, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leader, are available.

What you’ll need to have:

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

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced leave pay and adoption benefits
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free counselling through TELUS Health

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

Why Boots

We value caring and going the extra mile. Our inclusive environment fosters diversity and growth. We are committed to equal opportunity and creating a positive workplace for all.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you for an interview if successful. We are open to part-time or job share options and provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

This role requires a pre-employment check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI). Boots is a Ban the Box employer, considering applicants with criminal convictions case-by-case.