Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy seeks a Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care and support the pharmacy team. The role involves providing expert advice, coaching staff, and managing pharmacy operations. With opportunities for career development and comprehensive training, this position is ideal for those passionate about patient service and team leadership.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

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 scheme

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Coach and inspire the pharmacy team.
• Manage operational tasks ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Coaching

Patient Care

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

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 trusted service. With checking capability, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career or continue offering excellent service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities will include:

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

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 services for teams, customers, and patients.
• A desire to deliver 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
• Career development opportunities
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave pay
• Flexible benefits scheme including additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes, and more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may be inaccurate.

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. With you, we aim to make a difference.

What’s next

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