Boots UK

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Boots UK

Chester, England, United Kingdom · Part Time

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Experience
Any
Salary
GBP 13 – GBP 16 / hour
Openings
1
Posted
2 days ago
Work mode
In office
Education
NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Advisor or relevant equivalent, or partial MPharm qualification
Eligibility
Applicants must have valid UK right to work and meet qualification requirements. Candidates residing outside the UK must have appropriate UK credentials. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.
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Job description

About the Role

Join our pharmacy team as a key contributor supporting pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver safe and effective pharmacy and healthcare services in-store. You'll engage with patients, attend to prescription dispensing, ensure medicines are safely supplied, and provide informed advice to help customers with their health and wellness decisions. This role is located in-store within the UK and requires UK work authorization and relevant qualifications; remote or overseas applicants without UK credentials will not be considered.

Key Duties

  • Accurately dispense prescriptions, ensuring safe medicine supply including ordering, labelling, endorsing, and prescription collection processes.
  • Collaborate with pharmacy team members to assist in managing and delivering pharmacy services.
  • Offer care guidance and medicine advice to patients; escalate queries to the pharmacist as needed.
  • Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures to maintain legal and safe prescription dispensing standards.
  • Stay current with operational processes and new in-store innovations.
  • Assist patients in managing their prescriptions effectively to encourage adherence and minimize medicine waste.

Additional Information

You'll engage with evolving in-store technologies designed to enhance dispensing procedures and optimize patient interaction time. Continuous training updates will be provided, with career growth opportunities such as training as a Pharmacy Technician or advancing to store leadership roles.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must have completed Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 qualification or an equivalent, or be pursuing an MPharm qualification with the first year completed.
  • Possess current and valid UK right to work; sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa is not available for this position.
  • Community pharmacy work experience is desirable but not essential.

Employee Benefits

  • Discretionary Christmas Gift Payment.
  • Staff discount available.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay plus a gift card for new parents.
  • Flexible benefits program.
  • 24/7 free counselling and support via Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunity and Application Details

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace, welcoming candidates who demonstrate care and dedication. Applicants requiring special accommodations during the application or interview process can request reasonable adjustments. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI depending on location. Criminal convictions will be considered individually in line with our Ban the Box policy.

The hourly pay rate starts at £13.92, reaching up to £16.64 in specific London locations.

Minimum education

Diploma / ITI / Vocational

How they work

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