Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Consett; 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 essential advice and services to patients, ensuring they leave informed and confident. You'll engage with healthcare teams, handle dispensary tasks, and contribute to a vibrant pharmacy environment. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career. Embrace a rewarding journey in pharmacy with a company that values your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

£100 gift card for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous staff discounts

Access to third-party discounts

Support through the Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services required.
• Completion of Medicines Counter Assistant qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice and ensure patient confidence.
• Handle dispensary tasks and ensure safe supply of medicines.

Skills

Patient Care

Pharmacy Services

Communication

Technical Dispensing

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicines Counter Assistant Qualification

Job description

Job Description for 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, 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 in patients' lives.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Providing health advice through focused conversations with patients, ensuring they leave informed and confident.
• Handling technical dispensary tasks such as ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing, and collecting prescriptions, while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
• Complying with legal, professional, and company guidelines.
• Engaging with GPs and practice teams to promote services and products.
• Ensuring efficient dispensary operations and minimising dispensing losses.

Requirements:

You should have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services and relevant experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser. Completion of a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent is necessary. We support your development to complete this training within 6 months of joining. Opportunities for further professional development include NVQ Level 3 (QCF) in Pharmacy Services and registration with GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician, potentially leading to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician role. Your pay and benefits will reflect your qualifications and roles as you progress.

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support flexible working patterns to promote work-life balance. The role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis and are transparent about this process.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with optional additional days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme including financial wellbeing, gym membership, holiday buying, dental, life assurance, and more
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Generous staff discounts on Boots products and services
• Access to third-party discounts on retail, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Support through the Boots Benevolent Fund for colleagues in financial hardship

*All benefits are subject to change and eligibility.