Job Description
Our Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technicians (ACPT) make a real difference by delivering an outstanding service to the communities we serve from leading our pharmacy teams to providing Macmillan Cancer Support advice and patient triage. To enable you in your role we have emerging technologies, our Pharmacy helpdesk with live chat facilities and a network of pharmacy professionals across our stores and Support Centre. We also offer a six-week training programme to Pharmacy Technicians who want to become ACPTs.About the opportunityAs an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in our pharmacies, leading your team to provide a service that our customers and patients can trust. As a Boots ACPT you will have a great opportunity to either develop yourself and your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD. Your main responsibilities will include:Accurately checking patient prescriptions that have been clinically checked by a Pharmacist whilst meeting regulatory and company standards.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 & 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 haveRegistered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhCA passion for coaching and leading a dispensary teamExcellent communication and organisational skillsMotivation to change things for the better for our teams, customers and patientsA desire to deliver services and outstanding patient care.Ability to use pharmacy systems and technologyIt would be great if you also had Previous experience as an ACPT – however this is not essential as training will be given to Pharmacy Technicians Our benefitsFully funded services trainingGPhC Fees reimbursedIndemnity insurance cover Discretionary annual bonus schemeCPD Days and protected learning timeDevelopment opportunities to enhance your careerGenerous staff discountEnhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave payAdditional Option to buy benefits including additional 5 days holidays Boots Retirement Savings PlanWe 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 BootsAt 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 nextIf 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.