Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Dispenser to deliver exceptional patient care and support through medication dispensing and health advice. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your pharmacy career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. You will engage with customers, handle dispensary tasks, and work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of care. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and offers professional development opportunities, including pathways to become a registered Pharmacy Technician. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced parental leave pay

Gift for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on Boots and partner brands

Access to third-party discounts

Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice and ensure safe medication supply.
• Handle technical dispensary tasks and engage with GPs.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Advice

Medication Dispensing

Customer Service

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.

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 through clear advice, care, and a wide range of dispensing services.

You will work across the healthcare counter and dispensary, focusing on patient needs. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference.

Day-to-day responsibilities

Providing health advice through focused conversations, delivering accurate answers, and ensuring safe medication supply.

Your duties will include:

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

Qualifications and experience

Applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services and previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser. Completion of a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent is required, with support provided for training if not already completed.

Opportunities for professional development include achieving NVQ Level 3 (QCF) in Pharmacy Services to register with GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician, potentially leading to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) role. Compensation and benefits will reflect your qualifications and roles.

Career progression

This role is a stepping stone within Boots' career pathways. Explore how your pharmacy career can progress with us...

Diversity and Inclusion

We prioritize 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 some locations.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Competitive holiday allowance (option to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• £100 gift for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice (e.g., gym, dental, life assurance)
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling)
• Staff discounts on Boots and partner brands
• Access to third-party discounts (retail, cinema, holidays)
• Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund during financial hardship

*Benefits subject to change and eligibility.