Trainee Dispenser – NVQ2 Pharmacy Training

Boots Group; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and

Job summary

Boots Group in the UK is recruiting a Trainee Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist, complete your NVQ2 dispenser training, and focus on building relationships with patients as you learn to dispense prescriptions safely.

The role is based in-store across the UK with full training provided. You will gain hands-on experience, follow SOPs, and have opportunities to progress to Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles within the store.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection).
• Work with the 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 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.

Skills

Desire to learn

Good communication

Education

NVQ2 Dispenser training

Job description

Boots Group in the UK is recruiting a Trainee Dispenser to join our in-store pharmacy team. You will support the pharmacist, complete your NVQ2 dispenser training, and focus on building relationships with patients as you learn to dispense prescriptions safely.

The role is based in-store across the UK with full training provided. You will gain hands-on experience, follow SOPs, and have opportunities to progress to Pharmacy Technician or leadership roles within the store.