Pharmacy Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Romford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Dispenser to join their team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care by providing clear advice and a wide range of dispensing services. You will engage with patients, ensuring they leave informed and confident about their healthcare needs. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive in your pharmacy career and make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced parental leave pay

Gift card for new parents

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous staff discounts

Access to third-party discounts

Support from Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide health advice and accurate answers to patients.
• Handle technical dispensary tasks and ensure safe supply of medicines.

Skills

Patient Care

Pharmacy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicines Counter Assistant Qualification

Job description

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Role and Compensation

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 an excellent opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference in patients' lives.

Daily responsibilities

Providing health advice through focused conversations with patients 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, ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
3. Complying with legal and professional standards in pharmacy practice.
4. Engaging with GPs and practice teams to promote services and products.
5. Ensuring efficient dispensary operations and minimizing dispensing losses.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants 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, with support available to complete training within six months if not already qualified. Opportunities exist for further professional development towards NVQ Level 3 and registration with the GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician, potentially leading to an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician role.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

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

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits beyond salary, including:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with options to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including wellbeing support, gym memberships, holiday buying, dental, life assurance, and more
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7
• Generous staff discounts on Boots brands and partner offers
• Access to third-party discounts on retail, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund for colleagues facing hardship

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