Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to deliver exceptional patient care and lead a dedicated team. You will play a vital role in ensuring safe and effective medication supply while mentoring others. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment await you.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

CPD days and protected learning time

Generous staff discount

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Willing to complete the 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Managing operational tasks and ensuring patient safety.
• Coaching and inspiring the pharmacy team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy Systems

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. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself, 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 great relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
4. Assisting with the triage of patients and distributing prescription handouts.
5. Taking ownership for legal, safe, and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
6. Managing operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs while 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

• 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 improve things for our 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 preferred, 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 options to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes, and more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

We offer a range of benefits designed to provide flexibility and support. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Note: Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive, inclusive workplace. We believe in changing for the better with your help.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any questions. If unsuccessful, you will be notified by email. This role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. Reasonable adjustments are available to support your application and interview process. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Our Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance (with options to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme via salary sacrifice including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes, and more (eligibility may vary)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential counselling 24/7
• Generous staff discount, with enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boot Opticians, and Boots Hearingcare
• Access to third-party discounts for retail, cinema, holidays, and more (UK only)
• Access to the Boots Benevolent Fund for support during financial hardship

*All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.