Pharmacy Advisor

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Dispenser to deliver exceptional patient care. In this role, you'll engage with patients, providing clear health advice and managing dispensary operations. Your contributions will directly impact patient well-being and support their healthcare journey. With opportunities for professional development, including NVQ Level 3 training, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their pharmacy career. Join a team committed to diversity and inclusion, where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

£100 gift card for expecting/adopting colleagues

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on Boots brands

Access to third-party discounts

Support via Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice and ensure patients leave informed.
• Handle technical dispensary tasks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Dispensing Services

Pharmacy Regulations

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 help patients feel good by providing clear advice and a wide range of dispensing services. You will 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.

What you’ll be doing day to day.

Providing health advice through focused conversations with patients, ensuring 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.
4. Engaging with GPs and practice teams to promote services and products.
5. Maintaining efficient dispensary operations and minimizing losses.

What you’ll need to have.

You should have an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services and previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser. Completion of a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent is required; if not completed, we will support your training within 6 months.

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

This is a pathway within Boots for your career growth.

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering flexible working patterns and considering applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Our Benefits.

We offer a range of benefits beyond salary, including:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with buy options)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption
• £100 gift card for expecting/adopting colleagues
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) covering wellbeing, gym, dental, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
• Staff discounts on Boots brands and partners
• Access to third-party discounts
• Support via the Boots Benevolent Fund

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility.