Trainee Dispenser

£13.12 to £15.10 per hour across selected London locations.

No previous experience required; full training will be provided.

As a Trainee Dispenser in one of our stores, you will be a key member of our pharmacy team, supporting the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.

Working within the healthcare department 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, you’ll help patients make informed decisions about their health and wellness.

This role is based in-store in the UK. Remote applicants will not be considered, and applications from candidates outside the UK will only be progressed if they can confirm relevant UK qualifications and right to work.

• Complete the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme training.
• Dispense prescriptions while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (e.g., ordering, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions).
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in the store to manage and deliver 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 safe and legal dispensing.
• Stay up to date with new innovations in the store and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage prescriptions, ensuring reliable repeats and medication adherence.

You will have the opportunity to use evolving technologies, develop traditional dispensing processes, and spend more time with patients.

You will receive regular updates and training to develop your healthcare knowledge, and career development options include training as a Pharmacy Technician or progressing to the store leadership team.

• Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
• Current and valid UK right to work. The role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

• Experience working in community pharmacy.

• 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 range of additional benefits that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more s/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

We’re always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You’ll join a company that is evolving and always striving 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 embrace diversity by providing a positive, inclusive environment for all.

Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager if successful.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, part‑time and job share options can be discussed during the application process. Reasonable adjustments are available to support you during the application and interview process.

Upon receiving an offer, you will need to complete a pre‑employment check. Depending on your location, you may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG 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.