Pharmacy Technician

3 days ago

Leicester Thurmaston Shopping Centre, United Kingdom Boots Full time
Job Description
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 and as a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a service that our patients can trust. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities will include:
  • Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • Delivering various services dependant 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.
  • Manage 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.
What you'll need to have
  • 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
It would be great if you also have
  • Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability – however this is not essential as training will be given.
Our 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 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 you're 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.

Need To Know
We're a very busy pharmacy with a lot of potential. We have a care homes department, and we've recently increased the number of care homes we support — we currently look after around 20, with more coming on board after the new year.

Keywords
Dispenser, ACT, Pharmacy Support, Pharmacy Technician, Medicine, Medicines, customer, assistant, Advisor

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