Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

GPhC fees reimbursement

Retirement plan

Refer a Friend

Annual bonus

Staff discount

Perks At Work

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to support Pharmacists and healthcare professionals in ensuring safe, accurate medicine dispensing and services.

You will oversee dispensing teams, work within a multi-disciplinary group, and pursue an Accreditation Checking qualification with Boots, with training and ongoing supervision provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC and recognised Accuracy Checking Qualification.
• Passion for patient and customer care.
• Ability to deliver high standards efficiently.
• Comfortable overseeing the dispensing team and supporting wider Healthcare Team.
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Digitally knowledgeable and comfortable with navigating new technology.
• Embrace continuous learning to develop in the role.
• Become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician with Boots.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacists and Healthcare professionals to ensure safe delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Oversee and inspire healthcare team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Assist in training support staff and trainee technicians/pharmacists.
• Contribute to local community health improvements.

Skills

GPhC registered

Accuracy Checking

Patient care

High standards

Dispensing team

Team player

Digital literacy

Continuous learning

Boots ACC Programme

Education

Pharmacy Technician registration

Tools

Accuracy Checking Qualification

Job description

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

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 so we can work together to develop you in your role
• Become a Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician with Boots

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.

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 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

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you

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, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better.

What’s Next

If you’re application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.