Pharmacy Advisor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Dispenser to join their team. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care by offering clear advice and dispensing services. You'll handle technical tasks while ensuring compliance with legal standards, all within a supportive environment that encourages career progression. With opportunities for professional development, including support towards NVQ Level 3, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact on patients' lives while advancing their pharmacy career. Join a company that values diversity and offers flexible working patterns!

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

£100 gift card for new parents

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Access to third-party discounts

Support from Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy services and patient care.
• Completion of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice and clear answers to patients.
• Handle dispensary tasks including ordering and labelling medications.
• Engage with GPs to promote pharmacy services.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Dispensing Medications

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 dispensing services.

To provide excellent patient care, you will work across the healthcare counter and dispensary, focusing on patients' needs. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a positive impact on patients' lives.

What you’ll be doing day to day.

Providing health advice through focused conversations with patients, delivering clear and accurate answers.

Your duties will 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. Ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards in Boots.
4. Engaging with GPs and practice teams to promote services and products.
5. Maintaining efficient dispensary operations and minimizing dispensing losses.

What you’ll need to have.

We offer an exciting career opportunity. You should have an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services and possibly previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser.

Completion of a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent is required. If not already completed, we will support your training within 6 months of joining.

If interested in advancing your career, we can support you towards NVQ Level 3 (QCF) in Pharmacy Services to register with the GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician, potentially leading to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) role. Your pay and benefits will reflect your professional development.

This is one of many career routes within Boots!

Click here to explore pharmacy career progression with us…

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a positive and inclusive environment. We offer flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.

This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. You can discuss this with us before a decision is made.

Our Benefits.

Our benefits go beyond salary and include:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with optional extra 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 (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discounts, activity passes, and more (eligibility may vary)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling
• Staff discounts, including for Boots brands, Boot Opticians, and Boots Hearingcare
• Access to third-party discounts on retail, cinema, holidays, etc. (UK only)
• Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund for colleagues in financial hardship

*All benefits are subject to change and eligibility.