Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Tees Valley to lead the pharmacy team and deliver high-quality patient care. As a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you'll be pivotal in ensuring safety and providing expert advice to our patients.

Key responsibilities include managing operational tasks, coaching the pharmacy team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll also have opportunities for professional development and receive various benefits, supporting your career growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC and willing to complete a 6-week training course.
• Passionate about coaching and leading a pharmacy team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored advice to patients about medicines.
• Manage operational tasks to ensure patient safety.
• Coach and inspire the pharmacy team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 a 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.

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

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

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.

This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.

Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.