Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to deliver exceptional patient care and lead the pharmacy team. You will provide tailored advice, manage operational tasks, and ensure compliance with regulations. Opportunities for career development and training are available, making it a fulfilling role in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

Reimbursement of GPhC fees

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

CPD days and protected learning time

Career development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Registration with GPhC and willingness to complete training.
• Passion for coaching and leading a team.
• Desire to deliver outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Build strong relationships with pharmacy team.
• Manage operational tasks ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Proficiency with Pharmacy Systems

Education

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Job description

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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 Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a service that our patients can trust. With checking capability, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career, or continue to offer excellent service to your local community through ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about medicines, products, or Macmillan Cancer Support.
2. Delivering various services based on store needs.
3. Building strong relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver high standards of care.
4. Assisting with patient triage and distributing prescription handouts.
5. Making legal, safe, and ethical decisions within the pharmacy.
6. Managing operational tasks such as stock replenishment, workload management, order fulfilment, and handling controlled drugs, ensuring patient safety.
7. Completing a recognised training program, such as Buttercups, or the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme if you do not already hold a formal qualification in accuracy checking.

What you’ll need to have

1. Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willingness to complete our 6-week training course for prescription checking.
2. A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
3. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
4. Motivation to improve services for teams, customers, and patients.
5. A desire to deliver outstanding patient care.
6. Proficiency with pharmacy systems and technology.

It would be great if you also have

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.

Our benefits

• Fully funded services training
• Reimbursement of GPhC fees
• Indemnity insurance cover
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• CPD days and protected learning time
• Career development opportunities
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Flexible benefits including additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes, and more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Why Boots

We promote a working environment of consideration and inclusivity, helping everyone to 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. At Boots, we believe in changing for the better, together.

What’s next

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