Pharmacy Technician
Summary
Permanent
37.5 Hours
We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated pharmacy team in Porthcawl!
This is a full time, 37.5 hour permanent position. You will be joining a busy local community pharmacy, situated on the main high street.
You will be part of a highly skilled team of six, plus Dispensing team members, with a big opportunity for growth in regards to core items and services.
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, Amy Mackley on amy.mackley@boots.co.uk
*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*.
Need to know
We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated pharmacy team in Porthcawl!
This is a full time, 37.5 hour permanent position. You will be joining a busy local community pharmacy, situated on the main high street.
You will be part of a highly skilled team of six, plus Dispensing team members, with a big opportunity for growth in regards to core items and services.
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, Amy Mackley on amy.mackley@boots.co.uk
*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*.
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.
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