Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Dispenser to join their team. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient-centred care, ensuring that patients feel informed and confident about their healthcare needs. You will handle various dispensary tasks, engage with healthcare professionals, and contribute to a positive working environment. This position offers multiple career progression routes, including opportunities for further qualifications and professional development. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and supports your career growth with a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced leave pay

Gift card for new parents

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous staff discounts

Access to third-party discounts

Support from Boots Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser is essential.
• Completion of Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice through focused conversations with patients.
• Handle technical dispensary tasks such as ordering and dispensing medicines.
• Engage with GPs and practice teams to promote services.

Skills

Patient Care

Pharmacy Dispensing

Customer Service

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2)

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Role Details

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.

What you’ll be doing day to day.

Providing health advice through focused conversations with patients, ensuring they leave feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs.

Your duties will include:

1. Tailoring conversations to ensure customer understanding and confidence.
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.

What you’ll need to have.

Applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and previous experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser. Completion of Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) or equivalent is required, with support available for training if not already completed. There is potential to pursue NVQ Level 3 (QCF) in Pharmacy Services, leading to eligibility to register with GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician and possibly advancing to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) role. Your pay and benefits will reflect your professional development.

This role offers multiple career progression routes within Boots.

Explore your pharmacy career progression with us…

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a positive and inclusive working environment. Flexible working patterns are available to support work-life balance. The role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis, with opportunities for discussion beforehand.

Our Benefits.

We offer a range of benefits that go beyond salary, including:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with an option to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced leave pay for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes, and more
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7
• Generous staff discounts, including for Boots brands and services
• Access to third-party discounts on retail, cinema, holidays, and more (UK only)
• Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund for financial hardship.

*All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.