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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care and lead a pharmacy team. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in local communities by delivering tailored advice and managing pharmacy operations. With opportunities for professional development, including a comprehensive training program, you'll be at the forefront of community pharmacy innovation. Join a supportive environment that values inclusivity and personal growth, while enjoying a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and work-life balance. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Description
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.
About the opportunity
At Boots we are at the forefront of innovation in community pharmacy working in partnership with the NHS, the Government and local communities and as a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a service that our patients can trust. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD.
Your main responsibilities will include:
What you’ll need to have:
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.
Our benefits:
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots:
At Boots, 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 change for the better.
What’s next:
If you’re 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 been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Need To Know
We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team at our Boots pharmacy on Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20. Join this great high street store located in a beautiful market town. This store dispenses approximately 2500 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 - 5:30pm
Sunday - Closed.
Working hours would be 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week with 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, Maria Noble on 07890915418 / maria.noble@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*.
Business Area
Pharmacy
Function
Pharmacy Support Colleagues
Keywords
Dispenser, ACT, Pharmacy Support, Pharmacy Technician, Medicine, Medicines, customer, assistant, Advisor
Hours per week
37.5
Latitude,longitude 1
50.739069907,-4.002448805
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Weekdays and Weekends
Airport
No
Hours per week
Over 35 hours per week
Company
UK Stores
Division
16 - United Kingdom
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?
No
Region
8 - South
Area
185 - Northeast Devon
Store
411 - OKEHAMPTON
Req Posted Date
24-Mar-2025
County
Devon
Country
UK
Address 1
27-28 Fore Street
Address 2
Okehampton
Address 3
Devon