Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Renfrew; 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. In this role, you will lead the pharmacy team, provide expert advice, and manage operational tasks. Opportunities for career development and ongoing training are available, making this a rewarding position for those passionate about healthcare.

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/Adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits including extra holiday purchase

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC and willing to complete training.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on medicines and products.
• Building strong relationships with the pharmacy team.
• Managing operational tasks ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Technical Advice

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Completion of Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme

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'll have opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career, or continue to offer excellent service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products, or Macmillan Cancer Support.
2. Delivering various services depending on the store needs.
3. Building strong relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
4. Assisting with patient triage and distributing prescription handouts.
5. Taking ownership of legal, safe, and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
6. Managing operational tasks including stock replenishment, workload management, order fulfilment, and handling controlled drugs, ensuring patient safety.
7. 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

1. Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our 6-week training course to become qualified to check prescriptions.
2. A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
3. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
4. Motivation to improve for our teams, customers, and patients.
5. A desire to deliver services and outstanding patient care.
6. 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 training will be provided if not.

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/Adoption leave pay
• Flexible benefits including extra holiday purchase, life assurance, family activity passes, and more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Additional benefits are available; find out more 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 providing a positive working environment. Together, we change for the better.

What’s next

If successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer your questions. If not, you will be notified by email. This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We are open to discussing part-time or job share options and providing reasonable adjustments during the application process. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions case-by-case.