Pharmacy Technician

The Boots Company PLC; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in community pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their Gloucester team. This full-time role involves overseeing the medicine dispensing process, managing inventory, and delivering patient-centered services. The ideal candidate will be registered with the GPhC and possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

GPhC registration fee reimbursement

Holiday entitlement with options to buy additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Fully funded training services

Discretionary annual bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC and willing to complete prescription checking training.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Motivation to improve team, customer, and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored advice to patients about medicines and products.
• Managing operational tasks like stock replenishment and workload management.
• Completing the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme if not already qualified.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Patient care

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Tools

Pharmacy systems and technology

Job description

We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated pharmacy team at our Boots pharmacy Gloucester, Quedgeley Retail Park!

We like to call you the ‘Captain of the ship’ – Our Pharmacy Technicians set up the day ahead, organise and allocate tasks in a timely manner, and check in with the team throughout the day to ensure all tasks are completed.

Pharmacy Technicians are involved in the entire medicine dispensing process, from preparation to final checks. They also play a pivotal role in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and handling the ordering and receiving of medicines.

Pharmacy Technicians liaise with healthcare professionals, patients, and other members of the pharmacy team, facilitating effective communication, so excellent people skills are essential.

Beyond dispensing, pharmacy technicians may assist in delivering pharmacy services, contributing to public health initiatives and wellbeing programs.

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour permanent position. Currently, there are two opportunities in this store, as we are also recruiting a qualified Accuracy Checking Technician!

Boots offers a competitive salary, extensive learning and development opportunities, career progression, and benefits such as employee discounts, a retirement savings plan, GPhC registration fee reimbursement, holiday entitlement plus options to buy additional days, and enhanced parental leave. More details are available upon inquiry.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, Amy Mackley at [e-mail].

Our Pharmacy Technicians make a real difference by delivering outstanding patient-centered service, from triaging patients to coaching healthcare teams and providing expert technical advice on medicines.

About the opportunity

At Boots, we are at the forefront of innovation in community pharmacy, working with the NHS, government, and local communities. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will lead the pharmacy team to provide trusted services. Opportunities for development and ongoing CPD are plentiful for technicians with checking capabilities.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Providing tailored advice to patients about medicines and products.
• Delivering store-specific services.
• Building strong relationships with your team and inspiring high standards of care.
• Assisting with patient triage and prescription distribution.
• Making legal, safe, and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.
• Managing operational tasks such as stock replenishment, workload management, and handling controlled drugs safely.
• Completing the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme if not already qualified.

What you’ll need to have

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, willing to complete the training course for prescription checking.
• A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Motivation to improve team, customer, and patient outcomes.
• A desire to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Proficiency with pharmacy systems and technology.

It would be great if you also have

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

Our benefits

• Fully funded training services
• GPhC fee reimbursement
• Indemnity insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• CPD days and protected learning time
• Career development opportunities
• Staff discount
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits including additional holiday options and more

Additional benefits are available; visit boots.jobs/rewards for more info. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive workplace for all. Together, we 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. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email. The role may require a DBS/PVG check. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with additional needs. Boots is a Ban the Box employer, considering applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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