Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community pharmacy in Dundee seeks a Pharmacy Technician to deliver exceptional patient care and lead the pharmacy team. This role requires registration with the GPhC and the ability to complete a 6-week training course for checking prescriptions. Responsibilities include providing tailored advice to patients, managing operational tasks, and inspiring the healthcare team. The position offers training and numerous benefits, including a generous staff discount.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Ability to complete a 6-week training course to qualify for checking prescriptions.
• Desire to deliver outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on available medicines.
• Coach and inspire pharmacy team members.
• Manage operational tasks including stock replenishment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Completed 6-week training course

Job description

Job Description

Our Pharmacy Technicians make a real difference by delivering outstanding patient‑centred service to the communities we serve. Tasks include triaging patients, 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 lead the pharmacy team to provide a service that patients can trust. You will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Key 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.
• Managing operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs whilst ensuring patient safety.
• Providing 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

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, 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 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 been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but 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, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options 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 to 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

Our local pharmacy on Strathmartine Road, Dundee is situated within a busy row of shops and is ideally positioned close to the out‑of‑hours service, giving us valuable opportunities to support patients who have recently been seen there. The pharmacy benefits from a large, well‑organised dispensary with plenty of space for future growth and service development.

We trade Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, and Saturday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Saturday working is usually required on a 1‑in‑2 or 1‑in‑3 rotation, and the pharmacy is closed on Sundays.

If you would like some more information contact [e-mail]

Hours per week

37.5