Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; 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-centered care. In this pivotal role, you will engage with patients, offering tailored health advice and managing dispensary operations efficiently. This position not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives but also offers opportunities for professional development, including pathways to advanced roles. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a range of competitive benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.

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

Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services required.
• Relevant experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice through focused conversations with patients.
• Handle technical dispensary tasks and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Technical Dispensary Tasks

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 by providing clear advice and a wide range of dispensing services.

You will work across the healthcare counter and dispensary to meet patients' needs. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference in patients' lives.

What you’ll be doing day to day

Your focus will be on providing health advice through focused conversations with patients, ensuring clear and accurate answers.

Your duties include:

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

What you’ll need to have

Applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services and relevant 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 further professional development include achieving NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and potentially progressing to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician role, with pay and benefits reflecting your qualifications and roles.

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

Our benefits include:

• 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 (via salary sacrifice) including wellbeing support, gym membership, dental cover, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling
• Staff discounts, including Boots brands and external offers
• Access to third-party discounts and the Boots Benevolent Fund

*All benefits are subject to change and eligibility.