Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Launceston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Launceston. You will provide tailored advice to patients, manage pharmacy operations, and support the team. The ideal candidate will be registered with the GPhC and have a passion for leading a dispensary team. Training opportunities and various benefits are offered, creating a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

Generous staff discount

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Development opportunities

Indemnity insurance cover

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GPhC to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Motivation to improve services for teams and patients.
• Willingness to complete the 6-week Boots training course.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on medicines and products.
• Assist with triaging patients and managing prescriptions.
• Coach and inspire pharmacy team members.
• Manage operational tasks including inventory management.

Skills

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job Description

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.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What you’ll need to have

• 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

It would be great if you also have

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

Our benefits

• 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
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

We have a 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.

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.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email.

This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Need To Know

We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated pharmacy team at our Boots pharmacy on Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15. This store dispenses approximately 2,000 items per week and is situated in a beautiful market town. Boots can help you train to ACT level with a 6-week program made up of three core elements – Knowledge, competency and assessment. Once completed, you are a fully-fledged Accuracy Checking Technician and your pay will increase accordingly. This program is optional at this time.

We like to call you the “Captain of the Ship” – our Pharmacy Technicians set up the day ahead, allocate tasks, 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, and play a pivotal role in inventory management, stock levels, and handling ordering and receiving of medicines. They liaise with healthcare professionals, patients and other members of the pharmacy team, facilitating effective communication, so excellent people skills are a must. Beyond dispensing, pharmacy technicians may assist in the delivery of pharmacy services and wellbeing programs.

Pharmacy Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday Closed. Working hours are across 5 days, Monday to Saturday, 37.5 hours per week. Saturdays on a rota basis.

Boots offers a competitive base salary, learning and development, progression opportunities, and benefits such as staff discount, retirement savings plan, GPhC registration fees reimbursed, holiday entitlement with bank holidays, and option to buy additional days, plus enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave. For more information, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, Renaldo Sinanan, at 07811770080 or [e-mail].

You must have Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Services to be eligible for this position and you must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) – this is mandatory.

Immediate Interviews Available.

Business Area Pharmaceuticals

Function Pharmacy Support Colleagues

Keywords Dispenser, ACT, Pharmacy Support, Pharmacy Technician, Medicine, Medicines, customer, assistant, Advisor

Hours per week 37.5

Region 8 - South

Area 185 - Northeast Devon

Store 5546 - LAUNCESTON BROAD AP

County Cornwall

Country UK

Address 1 28 Broad Street

Address 2 Launceston

Post Code PL15 8AE

Source Boots

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