Pharmacy Support Specialist

2 days ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Tesco Full time
About Us

Tesco Pharmacies is a leading provider of healthcare services, committed to delivering high-quality care to our customers.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary starting at £12.95 per hour, increasing to £14.08 for locations within the M25. In addition, we provide excellent benefits, including an annual bonus scheme, store discount savings, and access to free wellbeing services.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician/ Accuracy Checking Technician to join our team. As a Pharmacy Support Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the management of one of our modern Pharmacies
  • Applying your technical skills and strong customer focus to accurately dispense medication
  • Dispensing prescription medicines, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
  • Talking to customers and offering information in a confident, friendly, and professional manner
  • Offering appropriate information to customers on common ailments, symptoms, and products
  • Taking time to understand the customers' needs and explaining the benefits of products in a way they understand
  • Advising customers on the range of Pharmacy services available
  • Supporting and delivering Pharmacy services and the dispensing process according to Standard Operating Procedures
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A pharmacy technician/ accuracy checking technician NVQ qualification (or similar)
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician
  • Proof of completion of a recognised training course for an Accuracy Checking Technician/ Pharmacy Technician
  • Proof of completing your annual Continuing Professional Development requirements
Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and excellent benefits, we offer:

  • An exclusive to Tesco pharmacy training programme in partnership with Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK, and British Heart Foundation
  • A structured training plan for Pharmacy Leadership, crafted by industry specialists
  • Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life
  • Competitive maternity, paternity & adoption leave
  • Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases
About Working with Us

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.



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