Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy»Pharmacy Support Colleagues
Summary
Permanent
37.5 Hours
We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated pharmacy team at our Boots pharmacy on Broad Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36.
Join this great store in a beautiful market town, this store dispenses approximately 2,500 items per week
Are you a pharmacy technician looking to train to ACT level? Boots can help! We have an exceptional 6 week program, made up of 3 core elements – Knowledge, competency and assessment. Once you have completed and passed this program, you are a fully-fledged, capable and skilled Accuracy Checking Technician and your pay will increase in line with that. (This program is optional at this time)
We like to call you the ‘Captain of the ship’ – Our Pharmacy Technicians set up the day ahead, they organise and allocate tasks in a timely manner, checking in with the team throughout the day to ensure all tasks are completed.
Pharmacy Technicians are also involved in the entire medicine dispensing process, from preparation to final checks. They also play a pivotal role in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and handling the ordering and receiving of medicines.
Pharmacy Technicians liaise with healthcare professionals, patients and other members of the pharmacy team, facilitating effective communication so excellent people skills are a must.
Beyond dispensing, pharmacy technicians may assist in the delivery of pharmacy services, contributing to public health initiatives and wellbeing programs.
Pharmacy Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday - Closed
Working hours would be across 5 days, Monday to Saturday, 37.5 days per week. (Saturdays on a rota basis)
Boots can offer a competitive base salary heaps of learning & development, progression opportunities, & benefits & rewards such as our sizeable employee discount on Boots brands, Opticians & Hearingcare, double-matched retirement savings plan, GPhC registration fees reimbursed, Competitive holiday entitlement + bank holidays (increasing with length of service) & the option to buy a further 5 days, & Enhanced Mat/Pat/Adoption leave. The list goes on...
To hear more about this great opportunity, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, Renaldo Sinanan on 07811 770080 or simply text renaldo.sinanan@boots.com
*You must have Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Services to be eligible for this position. You must also be registered with the Pharmaceutical council (GPhC) – This is mandatory*.
Immediate Interviews Available.
Need to know
We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated pharmacy team at our Boots pharmacy on Broad Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36.
Join this great store in a beautiful market town, this store dispenses approximately 2,500 items per week
Are you a pharmacy technician looking to train to ACT level? Boots can help! We have an exceptional 6 week program, made up of 3 core elements – Knowledge, competency and assessment. Once you have completed and passed this program, you are a fully-fledged, capable and skilled Accuracy Checking Technician and your pay will increase in line with that. (This program is optional at this time)
We like to call you the ‘Captain of the ship’ – Our Pharmacy Technicians set up the day ahead, they organise and allocate tasks in a timely manner, checking in with the team throughout the day to ensure all tasks are completed.
Pharmacy Technicians are also involved in the entire medicine dispensing process, from preparation to final checks. They also play a pivotal role in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and handling the ordering and receiving of medicines.
Pharmacy Technicians liaise with healthcare professionals, patients and other members of the pharmacy team, facilitating effective communication so excellent people skills are a must.
Beyond dispensing, pharmacy technicians may assist in the delivery of pharmacy services, contributing to public health initiatives and wellbeing programs.
Pharmacy Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday - Closed
Working hours would be across 5 days, Monday to Saturday, 37.5 days per week. (Saturdays on a rota basis)
Boots can offer a competitive base salary heaps of learning & development, progression opportunities, & benefits & rewards such as our sizeable employee discount on Boots brands, Opticians & Hearingcare, double-matched retirement savings plan, GPhC registration fees reimbursed, Competitive holiday entitlement + bank holidays (increasing with length of service) & the option to buy a further 5 days, & Enhanced Mat/Pat/Adoption leave. The list goes on...
To hear more about this great opportunity, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, Renaldo Sinanan on 07811 770080 or simply text renaldo.sinanan@boots.com
*You must have Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Services to be eligible for this position. You must also be registered with the Pharmaceutical council (GPhC) – This is mandatory*.
Immediate Interviews Available.
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
· 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.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)
· Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
· A genuine excitement 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.
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
· Discretionary annual bonus
· Generous employee discounts
· Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child · Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
· Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
· CPD Days and protected learning time
· GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
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.
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