Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Planters Walk (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A community pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to lead the pharmacy team in delivering trusted patient care. In this role, you will provide expert advice on available medicines and support, manage operational tasks, and help develop your team. The ideal candidate will be registered with the GPhC and willing to complete the pharmacy's 6-week training course. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and comes with a range of benefits including training and generous staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Willingness to complete the 6-week training course for prescription checks.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability is advantageous.
• Motivation to drive improvements for colleagues, customers and patients.
• Proficient in using pharmacy systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients regarding medicines and support services.
• Build relationships with pharmacy team; coach and inspire them.
• Manage operational tasks, including stock and workload management.
• Assisting with the triage of patients and distributing prescription handouts.
• Taking ownership for legal, safe and ethical decision‑making in the pharmacy.
• Managing 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.

Skills

Coaching ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Pharmacy systems usage

Motivation to improve teams

Education

Registration as Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Willingness to complete 6-week training

Tools

Pharmacy software

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. As a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you will lead the pharmacy team to deliver a service that patients can trust. You will have opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career with ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Delivering various services dependent 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.
• Managing 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability would be an advantage but is not essential.

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

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. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.

What’s Next

If your application is successful, our in‑house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email.

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.