Trainee Dispensing Operative

Job description

We are looking for candidates who will be flexible to work a variety of shift patterns throughout the week. This role includes evening shifts. This role includes weekend shifts. The hourly rate for this role is £13.12. The Boots Regional Dispensing Hub (RDH) is an advanced, semi-automated pharmacy. The hub is a pharmacy and logistics hybrid operation, utilising technology and automation to centrally fill repeat prescription scripts and dispatch to our stores within 24 hours of receiving the prescription. The Dispensing Hub will support our stores across the region, helping our healthcare teams spend more time with their patients and offer a greater range of services to their local community. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the future of dispensing medicines. The Regional Dispensing Hub is a unique and innovative environment with a mix of pharmacy and logistics elements. You will be part of a team dispensing Boots prescriptions from across the region using some of the most advanced dispensing technology to allow the team to dispense large volumes of prescriptions with industry leading levels of safety. You will also support the Operations team with stock management where required. Full training will be provided as you work to complete your training for NVQ2 in Healthcare Services. What you need to have: Drive and commitment to complete your dispenser training to achieve your NVQ2 in Healthcare Services within the first six months of your role Ability to work at pace Excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills Punctuality and good timekeeping Able to follow and uphold health and safety standards and operational procedures to ensure the safe and legal dispensing of medicines and the welfare of your colleagues It would be great if you also have: Experience working in a distance selling pharmacy. Experience within warehousing or logistics would be advantageous but isn't essential. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including access to discounts and everyday savings 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 . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better. What's next If your application is successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. Apply now More jobs in Healthcare Logistics Summary Job Reference: 284307BR Job Reference: 2 8 4 3 0 7 B R Basingstoke Regional Dispensing Hub Fixed Term 30 Hours Apply now You can apply when online Our application process Application process Learn more 1. Apply online and we will review your application against the job requirements. 2. Depending the role, you'll either be invited to complete a short online assessment, or you'll receive a phone call from a member of our team to find out more about you. 3. If you're successful you'll be invited to attend an interview. 4. Following your interview, you will be contacted to discuss the outcome and to provide any feedback. If successful, you'll receive an email with your job offer! 5. For some roles we may require some pre-employment checks to be carried out. 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