Trainee Dispenser

Trainee Dispenser

Boots UK, Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom

Hourly rate: £12.60 – £14.13 (London). Rate increases after 6 months.

No previous experience required – full training will be provided.

As a Trainee Dispenser 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 services.

While completing your NVQ2 trainee training you’ll greet customers, dispense prescriptions, ensure the safe sale of medicines, and provide advice to support informed health decisions.

This role is based in a store within the UK; remote applicants are not considered. Candidates outside the UK must confirm UK qualifications and right to work.

• Complete the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme training.
• Dispense prescriptions while ensuring safe supply (ordering, labelling, endorsing, collecting).
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals 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 safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
• Stay up‑to‑date with new innovations and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients in managing their prescriptions, ensuring reliable repeats and promoting adherence while reducing waste.

• Desire to learn and complete the NVQ2 Dispenser training programme.
• Current and valid UK right to work. This 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 expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note that salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

We’re always looking for people who care; we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues.

Your application will be reviewed and we will contact you as soon as possible. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

We are open to discussing part‑time and job share options for full‑time roles. If you need support during the application or interview process, we can provide reasonable adjustments.

Upon receiving an offer, you will need to complete a pre‑employment check, including DBS/PVG/Access NI Check as applicable.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.