Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Exeter is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role offers the chance to provide tailored patient advice, manage pharmacy operations, and lead a dispensary team. Successful candidates will register as Pharmacy Technicians and complete a specialized training course. A supportive working environment is emphasized, along with various employee benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of completion from a recognized training provider.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, tailored advice to patients.
• Manage operational pharmacy tasks.
• Coach and inspire the pharmacy team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Patient care

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Completion of Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Royal Devon Exeter Wonford Hospital. We offer a 6 weeks' training course to anyone who wants to become a qualified Accuracy Checking Technician. Please feel free to reach out if you're interested or if you have any further questions regarding the opportunity. [e-mail]

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.
• 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

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• 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.

Equal opportunity

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.