Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer seeks a Pharmacy Technician in Witney, responsible for dispensary operations and patient care. You will need NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The position offers full-time hours with opportunities for development and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Retirement savings plan

Discretionary bonuses

Generous staff discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Completed Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the safe and effective running of the pharmacy.
• Lead the day-to-day running of the dispensary.
• Ensure compliance with legal and professional requirements.

Skills

Legal decision-making

Patient care

Communication

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2)

Job description

Overview

The importance of your role. Be part of our ambition to be the world’s leading Pharmacy-led retailer. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to offer legendary care every day; it’s what sets us apart from other UK Pharmacy chains. This is a great opportunity to develop your Pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients.

How will you do it? With a technical yet personable approach, you’ll inspire the pharmacy team around you, making sure that our standards reflect that we care about our patients. Legally and ethically we want to give them the very best service. Accuracy and care is what this role is all about. You will deliver the safe and effective running of the pharmacy and healthcare business, and lead the day-to-day running of the dispensary. You will be an expert in the technical aspects of the supply of medicines, whilst delivering excellent patient care. Guiding and supporting your pharmacy team and working closely with the Pharmacist and Store Leader you’ll be influential in growing our business.

What you’ll be doing day to day

You will help deliver the safe and effective running of the pharmacy and healthcare business, and lead the day-to-day running of the dispensary.

Your duties will include

• Responsibility for legal, safe & ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
• Delivering on-target delivery of items and services income.
• Complying with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice in Boots.
• Tailoring conversations with every customer to ensure they leave your pharmacy informed and confident about their healthcare needs and coaching other pharmacy team members to do the same.
• Seeking opportunities to engage external stakeholders to secure locally commissioned services and drive services and items.
• Delivering efficient dispensary operations and ensuring dispensing losses are minimised.
• Ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, endorsing and checking of prescriptions.

What you’ll need to have

We’re offering you an exciting career opportunity. This is a chance to continue your professional and pharmacy journey. You will need to have an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council to join us. You should also have completed a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent. You may wish to become an Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) with us; we can provide the training and support you need to achieve this. As you continue to develop your healthcare knowledge through these qualifications and roles, this will be reflected in your pay and benefits. This is just one of several routes your career could take you within Boots.

To work within our dispensaries you also need to have completed a Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent.

Excitingly, this is just one of several routes your career could take you within Boots!

Need To Know

We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our store in Witney, Edington Square, Oxfordshire. This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week, including alternating weekend working. We will also consider part time hours. Boots offers a competitive base salary, development opportunities, and benefits such as employee discounts, retirement savings, and other rewards. For more details about this opportunity, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner.

Our Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment. We offer flexible working patterns to support a good work life balance. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Our Benefits

We have a range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with option 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
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential counselling 24/7
• Generous staff discount (with enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Opticians and Hearingcare)
• Access to corporate third-party discounts
• Access to the Boots Benevolent Fund for eligible colleagues and relatives

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

Need To Know – Location & Role Details

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire (3 Edington Road, Witney, OX28 5YP). Hours: 37.5 per week, with alternating weekend work. Shift pattern: Weekdays and Weekends. Region: Wales and West. Store: 5852 - WITNEY EDINGTN SQ AP. Division: 16 - United Kingdom. Country: UK.