Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy provider in England is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to deliver exceptional patient care and lead a pharmacy team. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, managing pharmacy operations, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates are registered with the GPhC, possess strong coaching skills, and have a passion for patient-centered service. This role offers extensive professional development opportunities and generous staff benefits.

Benefits

Fully funded service 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

• Able to check prescriptions after completing a 6-week training course.
• Strong motivation to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients about medicines and products.
• Coach and inspire the pharmacy team to deliver high care standards.
• Manage operational tasks ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Completion of the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme

Job description

Job Description

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:

• 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.

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 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

It would be great if you also have

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability – however this is not essential as training will be given.

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 much more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

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.

What’s next

If you’re application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.