Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy leader in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to deliver exceptional patient care while leading a pharmacy team. This role involves providing expert advice, managing operational tasks, and ensuring the safety and quality of service. Candidates should be GPhC registered, qualified, and passionate about coaching. Opportunities for professional development and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Annual bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Deliver outstanding patient-centred service.
• Complete a recognized training program.
• Be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Pharmacy systems proficiency

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

GPhC registration

Tools

Pharmacy technology

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. 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 and 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 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 prescription distribution.
5. Making legal, safe, and ethical decisions within 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 program, such as Buttercups, or the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme if you do not already hold a qualification in accuracy checking.
8. Being registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our training course to become qualified to check prescriptions.
9. Having a passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
10. Exhibiting excellent communication and organisational skills.
11. Motivated to improve for our teams, customers, and patients.
12. Dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and services.
13. Proficient in pharmacy systems and technology.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability (training provided if not).
• Access to fully funded services training.
• Reimbursement of GPhC fees.
• Indemnity insurance cover.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• CPD days and protected learning time.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay.
• Flexible benefits including additional holiday purchase, life assurance, family activity passes, and more.