Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in Salisbury is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide outstanding patient care and support the pharmacy team. You will play a key role in delivering tailored advice, managing operations, and coaching the team. Ideal candidates are registered with the GPhC and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. This position offers comprehensive training, career development, and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Motivation to improve outcomes for teams, customers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice to patients about medicines and products.
• Building strong relationships with the pharmacy team.
• Managing operational tasks including replenishing stock.

Skills

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Coaching and leading ability

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Education

Completion from a recognised training provider

Willingness to complete the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme

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 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. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you will have opportunities to develop your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Delivering services as required by store needs.
• Building strong relationships with the pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver a high 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.
• Managing operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs while ensuring patient safety.
• Evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider (e.g., 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 the 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 improve outcomes for 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 is helpful but not essential as training will be provided.

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 more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Need to know: Boots is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview. If you are not successful, you will be notified by email. This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We are open to part-time or job-share options during the application process where applicable. If you require additional support during the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments.

Immediate interviews available.