Pharmacy Technician

Boots; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boots is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient-centered services in Sheffield. You will lead the pharmacy team, provide technical advice on medicines, and coach others while ensuring quality care. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursement

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients regarding medications.
• Assist with patient triage and prescription distribution.
• Manage stock replenishment and operational tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician certification

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 service that our patients can trust. You will have opportunities to develop your skills, 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 based 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 in the pharmacy.
6. Managing operational tasks such as stock replenishment, workload management, order fulfillment, and handling controlled drugs safely.
7. Completing a recognised training program, such as Buttercups, or the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme if you do not already have a qualification in accuracy checking.

What you’ll need to have

1. Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our 6-week training course for prescription checking.
2. A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Motivation to improve services for teams, customers, and patients.
5. A desire to deliver outstanding patient care.
6. Ability to operate 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

1. Fully funded services training.
2. GPhC fees reimbursement.
3. Indemnity insurance cover.
4. Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
5. CPD days and protected learning time.
6. Career development opportunities.
7. Generous staff discount.
8. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay.
9. Flexible benefits scheme, including options to buy additional holidays, life assurance, family activity passes, and more.
10. Boots Retirement Savings Plan.

Why Boots

At Boots, we promote an inclusive and considerate working environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive workplace for all. Together, we aim to make a positive impact through our work.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any questions. If not, you will be notified by email. This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.

We consider applications for part-time and job share roles. Reasonable adjustments are available for the application and interview process. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and reviews applicants' criminal records on a case-by-case basis.