SUMMARY

Job Reference: 253161BR
Billingham, Queensway
Permanent
22.5 Hours

WHY BOOTS

We’re always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You’ll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues by providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

THE HOURLY RATE FOR THIS ROLE IS £12.60 AND UP TO £14.13 ACROSS SELECTED LOCATIONS WITHIN LONDON. THE HOURLY RATE WILL INCREASE AFTER 6 MONTHS IN ROLE.

No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete your training for the Pharmacy Advisor NVQ2 programme
• Prescription dispensing whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
• Work with the other healthcare professionals in your store to assist in the management and delivery of pharmacy services
• Provide care and advice to patients about medicines and to refer queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the safe and legal dispensing of prescriptions
• Keeping up to date with new innovations in store and comply with operational processes.
• Support patients to manage their prescriptions their way with reliable repeats and manage their medicines effectively to promote adherence and reduce waste.
  Working with evolving technologies within store, you will have the opportunity to work with new systems, which helps to develop the traditional dispensing processes to further improve patient safety and release your time to spend more time with patients.
  You will be provided with regular updates and training to develop your healthcare knowledge, as well as plenty of career development options including the opportunity to train as a Pharmacy Technician or as part of the store leadership team.

What you’ll need to have:

• Desire to learn and complete the Dispenser training programme (NVQ2)
• Current and valid UK right to work. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.