Pharmacy Technician

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At Boots, we are at the forefront of innovation in community pharmacy. Working in partnership with the NHS, the Government and local communities, a Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a service that patients can trust. With checking capability you will have ample opportunities for career development and to continue delivering outstanding service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

• 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 triage of patients and distributing prescription handouts.
• Taking ownership of 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.

• 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 – training will be provided.

• 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 options to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes and more.

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 diversity and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

If your application is successful, the in‑house recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any initial questions. If you are not successful, we will inform you 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 during the application and interview process, we can 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.