Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Burton Joyce; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pharmacy Dispenser, where exceptional patient care is paramount. In this role, you will provide vital health advice and manage dispensary operations, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of service. With opportunities for professional growth, including NVQ Level 3 qualifications, you will have the chance to advance your pharmacy career. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and offers flexible working patterns. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay

£100 gift card for new parents

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous staff discounts

Exclusive third-party discounts

Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services required.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice and ensure patients are informed.
• Handle dispensary tasks like ordering and labelling medicines.
• Engage with GPs to promote services.

Skills

Patient Care

Pharmacy Dispensing

Health Advice

Compliance with Legal Standards

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2)

Job description

Job Description: Pharmacy Dispenser

Hourly Rate: £12.69 and up to £14.05 across selected locations within London.

The importance of your role:

Exceptional patient-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you'll help patients feel good by providing clear advice and a wide range of dispensing services. You will work across the healthcare counter and dispensary to meet patients' needs, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference in patients' lives.

Daily responsibilities include:

1. Providing health advice through focused conversations, ensuring patients leave informed and confident about their healthcare needs.
2. Handling technical dispensary tasks such as ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions, while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
3. Complying with legal and professional standards and guidance in Boots.
4. Engaging with GPs and practice teams to promote services and products.
5. Ensuring efficient dispensary operations and minimising dispensing losses.

Qualifications and experience:

Applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services and previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser. Completion of a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent is required; we will support your development to complete training within 6 months if needed. Opportunities for further professional development include achieving NVQ Level 3 (QCF) in Pharmacy Services and progressing towards roles like Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT). Your pay and benefits will reflect your qualifications and roles as you develop.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive, inclusive environment. Flexible working patterns are available to support work-life balance. This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis, and you may discuss this with us beforehand.

Benefits include:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with options to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice), including financial wellbeing, gym memberships, dental, life assurance, and more
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, 24/7)
• Generous staff discounts on Boots products and brands
• Exclusive third-party discounts on retail, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund for colleagues in financial hardship

*All benefits are subject to change and eligibility.