6 month fixed-term contract
We are seeking a driven Accuracy Checking Technician to join our dedicated pharmacy team at our Boots pharmacy on Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton on a part-time basis, 22.5 hours per week across Monday - Saturday (flexible) 6 month fixed-term contract.
This great, local pharmacy dispenses approximately 3000 items per week.
Your role will be to support Pharmacists to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services.
As the face of the dispensary, you are key to helping us change for the better in the local community!
You will be conducting the crucial final accuracy checks on dispensed medication, checking drug names, and quantities match the label.
You are the last person to see medicines or products before they are used by a patient or customer!
Pharmacy Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday - Closed.
Boots can offer a competitive base salary + enrollment into our performance-based annual bonus & heaps of other 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...
You must be registered on the GPhC register to be eligible for this role.
Boots can accept minimum NVQ level 3, and we offer Boots ACT training – 6 weeks. Or, completion of an Accuracy in Dispensing (AID) course, accredited by the GPhC or ACT qualified candidates hold an NVQ Level 4.
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.
By working with both Primary and Secondary care health professionals, you’re key to helping us change for the better in the local community.
Key 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
* Responsible for the overseeing of Dispensing Team Members when asked to do so by the Responsible Pharmacist.
* Involved in the preparation, supply and checking of prescriptions, providing advice and support.
* Involved in taking medicine histories from patients and giving advice on treatment options.
* Gives advice to patients and coaches 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 so we can work together to develop you in your role
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. We can provide the training and offer continuous support from a designated supervisor to aid your development and skills.
As you continue to develop your healthcare knowledge through these qualifications and roles, this will be reflected in your pay and benefits.
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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better.
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. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.
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