Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Morpeth; 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 care and support. This role focuses on delivering health advice and managing dispensary operations, ensuring compliance with legal standards. The position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, including pathways to advanced qualifications. Join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and a competitive holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount

Access to third-party discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice through focused conversations.
• Handle technical dispensary tasks including ordering and dispensing medicines.
• Engage with GPs to promote services and maintain dispensary operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Advice

Dispensing Services

Compliance Standards

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.

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 patients' needs. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a positive impact on patients' lives.

Daily Responsibilities

Providing health advice through focused conversations and delivering 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.

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, leading to eligibility to register with GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician and potentially advancing to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) role.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and support flexible working arrangements. The role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations, and we consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with option to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption
• £100 gift for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme including wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
• Staff discount, including for Boots brands and services
• Access to third-party discounts and the Boots Benevolent Fund

*All benefits are subject to change and eligibility.