Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; 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 at the forefront of our mission. In this role, you'll engage with patients, providing essential health advice and dispensing medications. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your pharmacy career while making a positive impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we support your professional development with pathways to higher qualifications and a range of attractive benefits. Become part of a team dedicated to delivering quality healthcare and enhancing patient experiences.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced parental leave pay

£100 gift card for new parents

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous staff discounts

Access to third-party discounts

Support through Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice and answer patient queries.
• Handle technical dispensary tasks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Dispensing Medications

Pharmacy Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicines Counter Assistant Qualification

Job description

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The hourly rate for this role is £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 be part of helping patients feel good by providing clear advice, care, and a wide range of dispensing services.

You will work across the healthcare counter and dispensary to meet patients' needs. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference in patients' lives.

What you’ll be doing day to day.

This involves providing health advice through focused conversations with patients and giving clear, accurate answers.

Your duties will include:

1. Tailoring conversations to ensure customers leave feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs.
2. Handling technical dispensary tasks such as ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions.
3. Complying with legal and professional requirements and guidance in Boots.
4. Engaging with GPs and practice teams to promote services and products.
5. Ensuring efficient dispensary operations and minimizing dispensing losses.

What you’ll need to have.

We offer an exciting career opportunity requiring an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services and previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser. You should also have completed or be willing to complete a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent within 6 months of joining.

We support your development towards NVQ Level 3 (QCF) in Pharmacy Services, which could lead to registration with the GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician and roles like Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT). Your pay and benefits will reflect your professional development.

This is one of many career paths within Boots.

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering flexible working patterns and a positive, inclusive environment. This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations and will be considered on a case-by-case basis for applicants with criminal convictions.

Our Benefits.

We offer a range of benefits beyond salary, including:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with optional extra days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• £100 gift card for new parents
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including wellbeing support, gym membership, dental cover, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling
• Generous staff discounts
• Access to third-party discounts on retail, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Support through the Boots Benevolent Fund during financial hardship

*All benefits are subject to change and eligibility.