Trainee Dispenser

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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 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. Following 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. 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 that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. 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, and we are passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues by 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 Your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If 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 Support Summary Job Reference: 284283BR Job Reference: 2 8 4 2 8 3 B R Castle Cary, Fore Street 37.5 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. Learn more You might also be interested in Dispenser Pharmacy Castle Cary, Fore Street 37.5 hours per week View job description Dispenser Pharmacy Castle Cary, Fore Street 28 hours per week View job description Trainee Dispenser Pharmacy Castle Cary, Fore Street 28 hours per week View job description View 13 jobs Got a question? Yes, here at Boots we value your development, and your induction is very important to us. That’s why we provide double cover for the first two weeks. You will also have access to the Clinical Helpline, our Healthcare Academy Trainers, and our Employee Assistance Programme. You will be supported each day by an experienced pharmacy team and store manager. Yes, we have a number of entry level positions such as Health and Wellness Sales Advisors and the Trainee Pharmacy Advisor role where full training is provided. 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