We are looking for a qualified pharmacy technician or qualified ACT to join us on a full-time basis in our Stranraer store.
Need to know
Be part of our ambition to be the world’s leading Pharmacy-led retailer. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to offer legendary care every day; it’s what sets us apart from other UK Pharmacies.
This is a great opportunity to develop your Pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients.
About the role
As an expert in the supply of medicines and accuracy checking, your role will be to support Pharmacists and other Healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services.
You will help oversee and inspire the healthcare team to deliver patient-centred care, and you will support the on-track training of support team members, trainee technicians, and trainee pharmacists.
Responsibilities
* Ordering medicines, checking, dispensing, and endorsing of prescriptions.
* Responsible for final accuracy check of dispensed items before they are supplied to the patient to free up time for the Pharmacist to offer additional services.
* Overseeing Dispensing Team Members when asked to do so by the Responsible Pharmacist.
* Preparation, supply, and checking of prescriptions, providing advice and support.
* Taking medicine histories from patients and giving advice on treatment options.
* Giving advice to patients and coaching others to give advice about medicines and when to refer more complex queries to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
What you’ll need to have
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Pharmacy Regulator (GPhC) with the recognised Accuracy Checking Qualification.
* A passion for patient and customer care.
* Ability to deliver high standards efficiently.
* Comfortable overseeing the dispensing team and offering support to the wider Healthcare Team.
* Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Digitally knowledgeable and comfortable with navigating and embracing new technology.
* Embrace continuous learning to develop in your role.
* Become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician with Boots.
If you are a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to further your career, we can offer a market-leading Accuracy Checking Programme that would support you to reach the next step and become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician with Boots.
Our benefits
* Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days).
* Boots will reimburse all or part of the GPhC retention fees to eligible practising employee Pharmacy Technicians.
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
* Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
* Generous staff discount.
* Benefit Box and Perks At Work Discount.
Why Boots
We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential.
What’s next
If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.
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