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.
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 spend your time building great relationships with patients by listening and understanding their needs. You will greet customers, dispense prescriptions and ensure the safe sale of medicines, while providing advice using your healthcare knowledge to help patients make informed decisions about their health and wellness.
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.
Responsibilities
* Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme
* Dispense prescriptions ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions)
* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in your store to support 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 and medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste
Working with evolving technologies within store, you will have the opportunity to work with new systems to improve patient safety and release time to spend more time with patients. You will receive regular updates and training to 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. Find out more at Boots rewards; please note that salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots.
Why Boots
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a positive and inclusive working environment for all. We are proud to be a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
What’s next
Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted as soon as we can. If successful, you will be invited to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are happy to discuss part-time and job-share options during the application process and provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on location, you may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check.
Business information
Business Area: Pharmacy
Function: Pharmacy Support Colleagues
Keywords: Dispenser, pharmacy dispenser, trainee dispenser, pharmacy support, Medicine
Hours per week: 18
Store: COLERAINE ASDA AP
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