Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Peterlee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide expert patient care and lead the pharmacy team. This role involves offering tailored advice, managing operational tasks, and ensuring patient safety, alongside professional development opportunities. Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and be willing to complete necessary training.

Benefits

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

CPD days and protected learning time

Generous staff discount

Enhanced leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Willingness to complete training for accuracy checking.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored advice to patients on medicines.
• Lead and coach the pharmacy team.
• Manage operational tasks in the pharmacy.

Skills

Expert advice on medicines

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching and leadership

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• 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. 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, Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability - however this is not essential as training will be given.
• Fully funded services training

Qualifications

• GPhC registration and willingness to complete our 6-week training course to become qualified to check prescriptions.

Benefits

• 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.