Job Overview
The hourly rate for this role is £13.12 and up to £15.10 across selected locations within London. This role is based in store within the UK, at Boots Ledbury, High Street.
Responsibilities
- Complete training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme.
- Dispense prescriptions while ensuring the safe supply of medicines (e.g., ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions).
- Work with other healthcare professionals in the store to assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services.
- Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and refer queries to the pharmacist as appropriate.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions.
- Keep up to date with new innovations in the store and comply with operational processes.
- Support patients to manage their prescriptions their way with reliable repeats and manage medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
- Work with evolving technologies within the store, developing traditional dispensing processes to improve patient safety and free up time with patients.
- Receive regular updates and training to develop healthcare knowledge and pursue career development, including the possibility to train as a Pharmacy Technician or move into store leadership.
Qualifications
- Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2).
- Current and valid UK right to work.
- Role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
- Experience working in a community pharmacy is desirable.
Benefits
- Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
- Generous staff discount.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
- Flexible benefits scheme.
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunity
Boots is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We support all applicants, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
