Trainee Dispenser

TN United Kingdom; Saffron Walden; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy team as a Trainee Dispenser, where you'll support healthcare professionals while completing your NVQ2 training. This role offers full training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on inclusivity and care.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full training provided.
• Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme.

Responsibilities

• Complete NVQ2 training in Healthcare services.
• Dispense prescriptions safely and assist in managing pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Desire to learn

Education

NVQ2 in Healthcare services

Job description

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Salary and Benefits

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

Key responsibilities:

1. Complete your NVQ2 training in Healthcare services.
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 care and advice to patients about medicines, referring queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
5. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure safe and legal dispensing.
6. Stay updated with new innovations and operational processes.
7. Support patients in managing their prescriptions and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
8. Work with new technologies to improve dispensing processes and patient safety.

You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have opportunities for career advancement, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leadership roles.

Requirements:

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

Preferred:

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health.

Why Boots

We value care, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Join a company that fosters a positive and diverse working environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

Next steps

Applications will be reviewed promptly. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. We offer flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments for the application process.

This role requires a pre-employment check, including DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location. Boots is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.