Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Dispenser to provide exceptional patient care and support in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role offers an opportunity to engage with patients, ensuring they receive the best advice and services tailored to their healthcare needs. You'll be responsible for various dispensary tasks, from ordering medicines to complying with legal standards, all while fostering a supportive atmosphere. With opportunities for further development in pharmacy services, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced leave pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser is essential.
• Completion of Medicines Counter Assistant training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice through focused conversations.
• Handle technical dispensary tasks like ordering and dispensing medicines.
• Engage with GPs to promote services.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Pharmacy Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2)

Job description

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Salary

The hourly rate for this role is £12.69 and up to £14.05 across selected locations within London.

Role importance

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

Daily responsibilities

Providing health advice through focused conversations and giving accurate answers.

Your duties include:

1. Tailoring conversations to ensure customers leave 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 standards.
4. Engaging with GPs and practice teams to promote services and products.
5. Ensuring efficient dispensary operations and minimizing losses.

Qualifications

You should have an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services and experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser. Completion of Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) or equivalent is required; if not completed, we will support your training within 6 months. Opportunities for further development include NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and registration with GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician, potentially leading to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician role.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering flexible working patterns and considering applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis, subject to DBS/PVG checks in certain locations.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with options to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Enhanced leave pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption
• £100 gift for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice (wellbeing support, gym, dental, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling)
• Staff discounts and third-party deals
• Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund

*All benefits are subject to change and eligibility.