Trainee Dispenser

Job Description

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.

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 NVQ2 Dispenser training, you will build 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.

This role is based in-store within the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
• Prescribe dispensing while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (ordering, labeling, 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, and 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.
• Additional benefits available to suit your needs.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working environment for all.