Trainee Dispenser

Role Overview

Join our pharmacy team as a Trainee Dispenser, playing a vital role in supporting pharmacists and healthcare experts within our store to ensure the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services. This position involves working onsite in the healthcare department as you complete your NVQ2 Dispenser training.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and complete the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 training programme.
• Dispense prescriptions accurately while ensuring medicines are supplied safely—this includes activities like ordering, labelling, endorsing, and preparing prescriptions for collection.
• Collaborate with store healthcare professionals to assist in managing and delivering pharmacy services efficiently.
• Offer care and advice concerning medicines to patients, referring complex queries to the Pharmacist as needed.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures to uphold legal and safety standards in dispensing.
• Stay updated about new in-store innovations and consistently comply with operational processes.
• Support patients in managing their prescriptions through repeat services and promote proper medication adherence to minimize waste.

Training and Development

Engage with evolving in-store technologies aimed at modernizing dispensing procedures to boost patient safety. Regular updates and healthcare education will be provided, along with career progression opportunities such as training as a Pharmacy Technician or advancing into store leadership roles.

Candidate Requirements

• A strong motivation to learn and complete the NVQ2 Dispenser training course.
• Valid right to work in the UK is mandatory; sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is not available.
• Previous community pharmacy experience is advantageous but not essential.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage starting at £13.12, reaching up to £15.10 in select London locations.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Generous employee discount scheme.
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, including a gift card for those expecting or adopting.
• Flexible benefits plan.
• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Information

This role is based in store within the UK; remote or international candidates will be considered only if they possess the relevant UK qualifications and right to work. Following a successful offer, candidates are required to complete pre-employment background checks such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI as appropriate by location. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity, and applications from individuals with criminal convictions will be evaluated on merit.

Recruitment Process

Applications will be reviewed promptly. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the hiring manager. We support flexible working arrangements such as part-time or job sharing, and make reasonable adjustments for applicants needing assistance during recruitment.