Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to deliver outstanding patient care. You will lead the pharmacy team, provide expert advice, and manage operational tasks. With opportunities for training and career development, this role is perfect for those passionate about healthcare and patient service.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

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

• Willing to complete 6-week training for prescription checking.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Managing operational tasks ensuring patient safety.
• Coaching and inspiring the pharmacy team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

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 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 based 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 prescription distribution.
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 a recognised training, such as Buttercups, or the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme if you do not already have formal qualification in accuracy checking.

What you’ll need to have

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our 6-week training to qualify for prescription checking.
• A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Motivation to improve for our teams, customers, and patients.
• A desire to deliver outstanding patient care and services.
• Ability to operate 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

• Fully funded services training
• GPhC fees reimbursed
• 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 including additional holiday options, life assurance, family activity passes, and more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Note that salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We promote a working environment of consideration and inclusivity, helping everyone reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace. Together, we change for the better.

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 in certain locations. We are open to part-time or job share options and can 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.