Pharmacy Career Advancement Role

5 days ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Boots Opticians Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Advisor to join our team in Colchester. As a Pharmacy Advisor, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional patient-centred care and providing health advice to customers.

Job Summary

  • You will work across the healthcare counter and dispensary to provide tailored conversations with every customer to ensure they leave feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs.
  • You will deliver the technical aspects of the dispensary while ensuring the safe supply of medicines.
  • You will comply with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice in Boots.
  • You will seek opportunities to engage with GPs and practice teams to promote services and items.
  • You will deliver efficient dispensary operations and ensure dispensing losses are minimised.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • You will need to have either an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services or be working towards and have completed the first year of an Mpharm course at university.
  • You will also need to have completed a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent to work in our dispensaries.
  • If you have not previously completed this, we'll support your development to complete our training within 6 months of joining us.
  • If you're interested in further developing your professional career, we can support you towards achieving both competency and knowledge-based NVQ Level 3 (QCF) qualification in Pharmacy Services to become eligible to register with the GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician.

Benefits

  • You will receive a competitive salary of £12.69 per hour, with the potential to earn up to £14.05 across selected locations within London.
  • You will enjoy a generous holiday allowance, Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme, and other benefits.
  • You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support.
  • You will benefit from flexible working patterns and a positive and inclusive working environment.

About Us

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

Your Career Path

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients. We offer various routes for career progression, including becoming a Pharmacy Technician and Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician.



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