Accuracy Checking Technician

jobs24.co.uk; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pharmacy sector is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to enhance their career in a supportive environment. This role involves working closely with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure the safe delivery of pharmaceutical services. You will be responsible for overseeing the dispensing team, conducting final accuracy checks on prescriptions, and providing essential patient care. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your skills and make a significant impact in the community. Join a leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer and be part of a team that prioritizes patient-centered care and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

GPhC retention fee reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous staff discount

Perks At Work Discount

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC and Accuracy Checking Qualification required.
• Strong focus on patient care and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dispensing team and ensure accuracy in prescription handling.
• Provide advice on treatment options and medicine histories.

Skills

Patient and customer care

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Continuous learning

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Accuracy Checking Qualification

Job description

As an expert in the supply of medicines and accuracy checking, your role will be to support Pharmacists and other Healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services. By working with both Primary and Secondary care health professionals, you're key to helping us change for the better in the local community. You will help oversee and inspire the healthcare team to deliver patient-centred care, and you will support the on-track training of support team members, trainee technicians, and trainee pharmacists. This is a great opportunity to develop yourself and continue your pharmacy career with the UK's largest pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer.

About the role

• Ordering medicines, checking, dispensing, and endorsing of prescriptions.
• Responsible for final accuracy check of dispensed items before they are supplied to the patient to free up time for the Pharmacist to offer additional services.
• Responsible for the overseeing of Dispensing Team Members when asked to do so by the Responsible Pharmacist.
• Involved in the preparation, supply, and checking of prescriptions, providing advice and support.
• Involved in taking medicine histories from patients and giving advice on treatment options.
• Gives advice to patients and coaches others to give advice about medicines and when to refer more complex queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Pharmacy Regulator (GPhC) with the recognised Accuracy Checking Qualification.
• A passion for patient and customer care.
• Ability to deliver high standards efficiently.
• Comfortable overseeing the dispensing team and offering support to the wider Healthcare Team.
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Digitally knowledgeable and comfortable with navigating and embracing new technology.
• Embrace continuous learning so we can work together to develop you in your role.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days).
• Boots will reimburse all or part of the GPhC retention fees to eligible practising employee Pharmacy Technicians.
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Generous staff discount.
• Benefit Box and Perks At Work Discount.

This is a great opportunity to develop your Pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients. If you are a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to further your career, we can offer a market-leading Accuracy Checking Programme that would support you to reach the next step and become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician with Boots. We can provide the training and offer continuous support from a designated supervisor to aid your development and skills. As you continue to develop your healthcare knowledge through these qualifications and roles, this will be reflected in your pay and benefits.