At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pharmacists and healthcare professionals in delivering pharmacy services and patient care.
- Company: Join Boots, a leading pharmacy with a commitment to inclusivity and community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous discounts, flexible benefits, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's health while gaining valuable training and experience.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a desire to learn and complete the NVQ2 training.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 31400 £ per year.
The hourly rate for this role is £13.12 and up to £15.10 across selected locations within London. No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided.
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. Working within the healthcare department of the store whilst 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 whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
- 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 to refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions
- Keeping 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.
- Working with evolving technologies within store, you will have the opportunity to work with new systems, which helps to develop the traditional dispensing processes to further improve patient safety and release your time to spend more time with patients.
- You will be provided with regular updates and training to develop your healthcare knowledge, as well as plenty of career development options including the opportunity to train as a Pharmacy Technician or as part of the store leadership team.
- 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.
- Experience working in community pharmacy (it would be great if you also have this).
- 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.jobs/rewards.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Trainee Dispenser in Nairn employer: Boots
Boots is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering comprehensive training for the Trainee Dispenser role alongside a supportive work culture. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being, staff enjoy generous benefits such as flexible working options, enhanced parental leave, and access to 24/7 counselling services, all while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector within the vibrant community of London.
