Accuracy Checking Technician

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

Job summary

Join an established industry player committed to transforming pharmacy-led healthcare. This role offers a unique opportunity for registered Pharmacy Technicians to enhance their careers through a market-leading Accuracy Checking Programme. You will play a vital role in patient care, overseeing a dedicated team, and ensuring the safe delivery of pharmaceutical services. With ongoing training and support, you will help shape the future of healthcare in your community. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

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.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and deliver high standards efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, checking, and dispensing medicines while ensuring accuracy.
• Overseeing the dispensing team and providing patient advice on treatment options.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Leadership

Accuracy Checking

Communication

Digital Literacy

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Accuracy Checking Qualification

Job description

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Be part of our ambition to be the world’s leading Pharmacy-led retailer. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to offer legendary care every day; it’s what sets us apart from other UK Pharmacies.

This is a great opportunity to develop your Pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

1. Ordering medicines, checking, dispensing, and endorsing prescriptions.
2. 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.
3. Overseeing Dispensing Team Members when asked to do so by the Responsible Pharmacist.
4. Involved in the preparation, supply, and checking of prescriptions, providing advice and support.
5. Taking medicine histories from patients and giving advice on treatment options.
6. Giving advice to patients and coaching others about medicines and when to refer more complex queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.

What you’ll need to have

• 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 to develop in your role.
• Become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician with Boots.

If you are a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to further your career, we offer a market-leading Accuracy Checking Programme to support your progression to become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician with Boots. We provide training and ongoing support from a dedicated supervisor to aid your development and skills.

As you develop your healthcare knowledge through these qualifications and roles, this will be reflected in your pay and benefits.

There are several career routes available with Boots. Click here to explore how your Pharmacy career can progress with us.

Our benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days).
• Boots will reimburse all or part of the GPhC retention fees to eligible practicing 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.

We offer a range of additional benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you. Click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).

Why Boots

We are committed to caring; we go the extra mile to make positive changes. Join a company that is evolving and always seeking improvement. 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, inclusive workplace for all. With you, we can change for the better.

To learn more about life and careers at Boots, click here.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any questions. If not successful, you will be notified by email. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.