Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading community pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will deliver outstanding patient care and lead a dedicated pharmacy team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment focused on innovation and community service.

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

Flexible benefits scheme

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Assist with patient triage and distribute prescription handouts.
• Manage operational tasks ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Coaching

Patient Care

Education

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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 will have many opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career or continue to offer excellent service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products, or Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Delivering various services depending on the store needs.
• Building great relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
• Assisting with patient triage and distributing prescription handouts.
• Taking ownership of legal, safe, and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
• Managing operational tasks including stock replenishment, workload management, order fulfilment, and handling controlled drugs, ensuring patient safety.
• Completing training from a recognised 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 improve things 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 is preferred, but 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 to enhance your career
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave pay
• Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes, and more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Additional benefits are available; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. 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. Together, we change for the better.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview. If unsuccessful, you will be notified by email. This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We consider 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 case-by-case.