Trainee Dispenser

Boots; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer in the UK is seeking a Trainee Dispenser to join their pharmacy team. In this role, you'll support the pharmacist and healthcare professionals to ensure the safe delivery of pharmacy services. Full training will be provided for the Dispenser training (NVQ2). You will build relationships with patients, dispense prescriptions, and provide advice on healthcare. Ideal for those with a desire to learn in a supportive environment. Benefits include a generous staff discount and a discretionary Christmas gift.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Work with other healthcare professionals to assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines.

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 in your store to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.

Working within the healthcare department of the store while you complete your Dispenser training (NVQ2) you will spend your time building great 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 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.

Key responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme
• Prescription dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (e.g., ordering medicines, 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 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

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.

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 are passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

What’s next

Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will contact you as soon as possible. If successful we will 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 or 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 a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either 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.

Employment Type: Trainee | Experience: 0+ years | Vacancy: 1