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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.
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, you will play a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a trusted service. With checking capability, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career or continue to serve your community with ongoing CPD.
Your main responsibilities will include:
1. Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about medicines, products, or Macmillan Cancer Support.
2. Delivering various services depending on store needs.
3. Building great relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver high standards of care.
4. Assisting with patient triage and prescription distribution.
5. Making legal, safe, and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.
6. Managing operational tasks such as stock replenishment, workload management, order fulfilment, and handling controlled drugs, ensuring patient safety.
7. Completing formal qualification in accuracy checking, such as the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme, if not already qualified.
What you’ll need to have
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to undertake training to check prescriptions.
* A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Motivation to improve services for teams, customers, and patients.
* A desire to deliver 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 is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.
Our benefits
* Fully funded training for services
* GPhC fees reimbursed
* 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 including additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes, and more
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Additional benefits are available; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.
Why Boots
We foster an inclusive work 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 working environment. Together, we change for the better.
What’s next
If successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email. The role may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process. Boots is a Ban the Box employer, considering applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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