Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy leader in Bury St Edmunds seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to deliver outstanding patient care. The candidate will provide expert advice, manage pharmacy operations, and coach the pharmacy team. This role includes ongoing training and development opportunities. Ideal for those passionate about enhancing community health services.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Passion for coaching and team leadership.
• Able to use pharmacy systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored advice to patients on medicines.
• Manage operational pharmacy tasks ensuring safety.
• Coach pharmacy team for high-standard patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivation for improvement

Coaching and leadership

Technical proficiency

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Accurate checking qualification (if not already held)

Job description

Overview

Our Pharmacy Technicians make a real difference by delivering outstanding patient-centred service to the communities we serve; from triaging patients, to inspiring and coaching the healthcare team, and providing expert technical advice on the supply of medicines.

About the opportunity

At Boots we are at the forefront of innovation in community pharmacy working in partnership with the NHS, the Government and local communities. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you will have opportunities to develop and progress your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Delivering various services dependant on the store needs.
• Building great relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
• Assisting with the triage of patients and distributing prescription handouts.
• Taking ownership for legal, safe and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
• Manage operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs whilst ensuring patient safety.
• Evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider, such as Buttercups. If you do not already hold a formal qualification in accuracy checking, you are required to complete the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme.

What you’ll need to have

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our 6-week training course to become qualified to check prescriptions.
• A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Motivation to change things for the better for our teams, customers and patients
• A desire to deliver services and outstanding patient care.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology

It would be great if you also have

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability – however this is not essential as training will be given.

Our benefits

• Fully funded services training
• GPhC fees reimbursed
• Indemnity insurance cover
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• CPD days and protected learning time
• Development opportunities to enhance your career
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes and much more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Note: salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

Boots fosters a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and answer any initial questions. If you have been unsuccessful, you will be notified by email. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. Where a role is advertised as full-time, part-time and job share options may be discussed during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Need To Know

Fantastic opportunity to join a high performing, agile and experienced team. The care home team is in a strong position after efficiency transformations. The current vacancy is for someone joining a well-established team in a competitive space, based in Bury St Edmunds with multiple services including Pharmacy First, Hypertension, Contraception, New Medicine Service and travel vaccinations.