Pharmacy Technician jobs in United Kingdom

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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.

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. With checking capability, you will have opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career, or continue offering excellent service to your community with ongoing CPD.

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products, or Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Delivering various services depending on store needs.
• Building great relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
• Assisting with patient triage and distributing prescription handouts.
• Taking ownership of legal, safe, and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
• Managing operational tasks including stock replenishment, workload management, order fulfilment, and handling controlled drugs, ensuring patient safety.
• Completing a recognized training program, such as Buttercups, or the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme if you do not already hold formal qualification in accuracy checking.

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our 6-week training course for prescription checking qualification.
• A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Motivation to improve for our teams, customers, and patients.
• A desire to deliver services and outstanding patient care.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.

• Fully funded services training
• Reimbursement of GPhC fees
• Indemnity insurance cover
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• CPD days and protected learning time
• Career development opportunities
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay
• Flexible benefits scheme including additional holiday options, life assurance, family activity passes, and more
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

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We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive workplace for all. Together, we change for the better.

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview. If not, you will be notified by email. This role requires a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We are open to part-time and job share options during the application process and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants needing support. Boots considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.