Accuracy Checking Technician

TN United Kingdom; Greenock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to lead pharmacy teams in delivering exceptional service. This role offers a unique opportunity for career development while making a real difference in the community. You'll be responsible for checking prescriptions, providing expert advice, and managing operational tasks to ensure patient safety. With a commitment to professional growth, this role includes a comprehensive training program and ongoing CPD opportunities. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where you can thrive.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC Fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

CPD Days and protected learning time

Development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave pay

Option to buy additional benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.

Responsibilities

• Check patient prescriptions ensuring compliance with standards.
• Provide tailored advice to patients about medicines.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Coaching and Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Pharmacy Systems and Technology

Job description

Our Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technicians (ACPT) make a real difference by delivering outstanding service to the communities we serve, from leading our pharmacy teams to providing Macmillan Cancer Support advice and patient triage. To support you in your role, we offer emerging technologies, our Pharmacy helpdesk with live chat facilities, and a network of pharmacy professionals across our stores and Support Centre. We also provide a six-week training programme for Pharmacy Technicians aspiring to become ACPTs.

About the opportunity

As an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in our pharmacies, leading your team to deliver a service that our customers and patients can trust. This role offers great opportunities for career development or to continue providing excellent service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Accurately checking patient prescriptions that have been clinically checked by a Pharmacist, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
2. Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about medicines, products, or Macmillan Cancer Support.
3. Delivering various services depending on store needs.
4. Building strong relationships with your Pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to uphold high standards of care.
5. Assisting with patient triage and distributing prescription handouts.
6. Taking ownership of legal, safe, and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
7. Managing operational tasks such as stock replenishment, workload management, order fulfilment, and handling controlled drugs, all while ensuring patient safety.

What you’ll need to have

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Motivation to improve services for teams, customers, and patients.
• A desire to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.

It would be great if you also had

• Previous experience as an ACPT (training will be provided if not).

Our benefits

• Fully funded services training.
• GPhC Fees reimbursed.
• Indemnity insurance cover.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• CPD Days and protected learning time.
• Development opportunities.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave pay.
• Option to buy additional benefits including extra holidays.
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.

We offer a range of benefits that provide flexibility—find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive working environment. With you, we aim to change for the better.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any questions. If unsuccessful, you will be notified by email. This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options and provide reasonable adjustments during the application process. Boots is a 'Ban the Box' employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.