Job Description
What you’ll be doing
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.
Key responsibilities
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Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Delivering various services dependant on the store needs.
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Building great relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
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Assisting with the triage of patients and distributing prescription handouts.
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Taking ownership for legal, safe and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
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Manage operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs whilst ensuring patient safety.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)-
Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
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A genuine excitement for coaching and leading a dispensary team
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Motivation to change things for the better for our teams, customers and patients
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A desire to deliver services and outstanding patient care.
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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.
Where your brilliance can take you
There are endless possibilities here at Boots. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician you will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your Pharmacy Technician career, explore store leadership or even join our Support Office. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help get you there.
Rewards designed for you-
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Generous employee discounts
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
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Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
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Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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CPD Days and protected learning time
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GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed
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A bit about us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
Need To Know
Pharmacy Technician
16–40 hours per week | Full-time or Part-time | Permanent
We're looking for a patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly, long-standing team in a lovely community pharmacy.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering services or is keen to develop their clinical skills. Experience providing NHS Flu Vaccinations would be an advantage, but isn't essential.
Our pharmacy offers a wide range of NHS and private services, giving you the chance to make a real difference to patients every day while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.
If you're passionate about patient care and want to be part of a welcoming team in a fantastic location, I'd love to hear from you. contact [email protected]
Keywords
Dispenser, ACT, Pharmacy Support, Pharmacy Technician, Medicine, Medicines, customer, assistant, Advisor
