Pharmacy Advisor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to provide exceptional patient care and support. In this role, you will engage with patients, offering health advice and managing dispensary operations. This position provides a unique opportunity to enhance your pharmacy career while ensuring compliance with professional guidelines. Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where you can enjoy a range of benefits and flexible working patterns. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

£100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous staff discounts

Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser preferred.
• Willingness to complete Medicines Counter Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice and ensure accurate answers for patients.
• Handle dispensary tasks like ordering and dispensing medicines.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Advice

Dispensing Medicines

Compliance with Guidelines

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 through clear advice, care, 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.

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 feeling 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, professional, and company guidelines.
4. Engaging with GPs and practice teams to promote services and products.
5. Ensuring efficient dispensary operations and minimizing dispensing losses.

What you’ll need to have

We offer an exciting career opportunity requiring an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services, with previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser preferred.

You should have completed or be willing to complete a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent within 6 months of joining. We also support progression towards NVQ Level 3 (QCF) in Pharmacy Services, leading to eligibility for registration with GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician and potential advancement to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician role.

This role is one of many career paths within Boots.

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing flexible working patterns and an inclusive environment. The role may require a DBS/PVG check, and we consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 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/adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, and more
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7
• Generous staff discounts and third-party discounts
• Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund during financial hardship

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility.