Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, delivering patient-centered services and leading a team. You'll have opportunities for career development and training while ensuring high standards of care. Enjoy a supportive environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Fully funded training courses

Reimbursement of GPhC fees

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Willing to complete 6-week training course for prescription checking qualification.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Building strong relationships with pharmacy team.
• Managing operational tasks such as stock replenishment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Education

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Job description

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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 trusted service. With checking capability, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career or continue to serve 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 store-dependent services.
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. Ensuring legal, safe, and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
6. Managing operational tasks such as stock replenishment, workload management, order fulfillment, and handling controlled drugs safely.
7. Completing a recognized training program, such as Buttercups, or the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme if you do not already hold a 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 course for prescription checking qualification.
• A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Motivation to improve services for teams, customers, and patients.
• A desire to deliver 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 is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.

Our benefits

• Fully funded training courses.
• Reimbursement of GPhC fees.
• Indemnity insurance cover.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• CPD days and protected learning time.
• Career development opportunities.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced leave pay for Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption.
• Flexible benefits, including holiday purchase, life assurance, family activity passes, and more.
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.

Additional benefits and information are available at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

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 promoting a positive working environment. Together, we strive to make a positive impact.

What’s next

If successful, our recruitment team will contact you for an interview and to answer questions. If unsuccessful, 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 for applicants requiring support. Boots considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Our Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance, with options to buy more days.
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Enhanced leave pay for Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption.
• Baby-related gift card for expecting or adopting colleagues.
• Flexible benefits scheme including financial wellbeing, gym membership, holiday buying, dental, life assurance, discounts, and activity passes.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7.
• Staff discounts on Boots brands and partner retailers.
• Access to third-party discounts on retail, cinema, holidays, and more.
• Support from the Boots Benevolent Fund for colleagues in financial hardship.