Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician. You'll provide expert patient-centered service and support a pharmacy team in delivering medication and advice. Ideal candidates should have GPhC registration and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers flexible working conditions and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the 6-week training course to check prescriptions.
• Evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice to patients about medicines and products.
• Building relationships with the pharmacy team.
• Managing operational tasks such as stock replenishment and workload management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Coaching

Patient-Centered Service

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

Overview

Such a fantastic opportunity to join a wonderful team supporting a Health centre delivering services and items at pace. Delivering care at its best, Boots is leading the way for Core NHS Services and Flu amongst many other agendas all whilst maintaining a fantastic operating platform to provide true genuine care for each and every patient/ customer. Free Parking available in this store. Part time opportunity, 2 days per week no weekends.

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 and as a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a service that our patients can trust. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, 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.

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

Qualifications

• GPhC registration and willingness to complete our 6-week training course to become qualified to check prescriptions.
• Fully funded services training
• 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

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Other great benefits stated on 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.