Trainee Dispenser – Boots, Winchester
Location: 35–39 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Region: Hampshire and Wiltshire
Ref: 263273BR
Salary
- £12.60 per hour, rising up to £14.13 in selected London locations.
- The hourly rate increases after 6 months in role.
About the Opportunity
As a Trainee Dispenser working within one of our Boots stores, you’ll be a key member of the pharmacy team. You’ll support pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy and healthcare services.
No previous experience is required — full training is provided while you complete your NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
You’ll spend your time building great relationships with patients — greeting customers, dispensing prescriptions, ensuring safe sales of medicines, and providing healthcare advice to support informed health and wellness decisions.
Please note: This role is based in-store within the UK.
Remote or overseas applications will not be considered unless valid UK right to work and relevant qualifications can be confirmed.
Responsibilities
- Complete the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 training programme.
- Dispense prescriptions safely — ordering, labelling, endorsing, and managing collections.
- Work with other healthcare professionals to deliver pharmacy services.
- Provide care and advice about medicines and refer queries to the pharmacist.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe and legal dispensing.
- Stay up to date with new store innovations and operational processes.
- Support patients in managing their prescriptions and reducing waste.
You’ll also work with evolving digital systems to improve patient safety and free up more time for patient care.
What You’ll Need
- A genuine desire to learn and complete the NVQ2 training programme.
- Valid UK right to work (this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship).
It’s a plus if you have:
- Previous experience in community pharmacy.
Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
- Generous staff discount.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card.
- Flexible benefits scheme.
- 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing support via TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme.
Find more about our benefits at boots.jobs/rewards.
Why Join Boots
At Boots, we care about people — customers and colleagues alike. You’ll be joining a company that’s always evolving and improving, with a focus on inclusivity and development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide a supportive environment where everyone can reach their potential.
With you, we change for the better.
Next Steps
After applying, your application will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
We are open to part-time and job-share discussions.
If you need adjustments during the process, we’re happy to support you.
All successful candidates must complete a pre-employment background check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location).
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Business Area: Pharmacy
Function: Pharmacy Support Colleagues
Keywords: Dispenser, Trainee Dispenser, Pharmacy Support, Medicine, Healthcare
Shift Pattern: Weekdays and Weekends
