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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 by listening and understanding their needs. Your responsibilities include greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring the safe sale of medicines, and advising patients on health and wellness, making a difference every day.
This role is based in-store within the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from outside the UK will only be considered if relevant UK qualifications and right to work can be confirmed and evidenced.
Key responsibilities:
1. Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
2. Dispense prescriptions safely, including ordering medicines, labelling, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
3. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage and deliver pharmacy services.
4. Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
5. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure legal and safe 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.
8. Work with evolving technologies to improve dispensing processes, enhancing patient safety and efficiency.
You will receive regular training to develop your healthcare knowledge and have opportunities for career advancement, including training as a Pharmacy Technician or store leader.
What you’ll need to have:
1. Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
2. 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:
1. Experience working in community pharmacy.
Our benefits include:
* Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment
* Generous staff discount
* Enhanced parental leave and gift card for expecting or adopting parents
* Flexible benefits scheme
* Access to 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health
Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.
Why Boots
We value care, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. We foster a positive and diverse working environment and are committed to equal opportunity. Join us and help us change for the better.
What’s next
We will review your application and contact you for an interview if successful. We are open to part-time or job-share options and can provide reasonable adjustments during the application process. A pre-employment check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI) will be required. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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