Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in Gloucester seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care and lead a team. You will provide expert advice, manage pharmacy operations, and ensure high standards of service. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, you will make a significant impact in the community. Join us to foster an inclusive workplace and deliver exceptional service to our patients.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursement

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

CPD days and protected learning time

Career development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Registration with GPhC and willingness to complete training.
• Passion for coaching and leading a team.
• Desire to deliver outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Build strong relationships with the pharmacy team.
• Manage operational tasks ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Coaching

Patient Care

Education

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy Systems

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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 service that our patients can trust. With checking capability, you will have opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career, or continue to offer excellent service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities will include:

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

What you’ll need to have

1. Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willingness to complete our 6-week training course for prescription checking.
2. A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
3. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
4. Motivation to improve for our teams, customers, and patients.
5. A desire to deliver outstanding patient care.
6. 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 not essential, as training will be provided.

Our benefits

1. Fully funded services training.
2. GPhC fees reimbursement.
3. Indemnity insurance cover.
4. Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
5. CPD days and protected learning time.
6. Career development opportunities.
7. Generous staff discount.
8. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay.
9. Flexible benefits including additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes, and more.
10. Boots Retirement Savings Plan.

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 workplace for all. Together, we aim to make a difference.

What’s next

If successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer your questions. If not, 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 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.