Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to deliver outstanding patient-centered service and support the pharmacy team. You will provide tailored advice to patients, manage operational tasks, and contribute to a safe and ethical pharmacy environment. Ideal candidates will be registered with GPhC and passionate about coaching others. This role offers comprehensive training, numerous development opportunities, and a range of benefits including generous staff discounts and enhanced leave pay.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider.
• Willingness to complete the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about medicines.
• Building great relationships with pharmacy team members.
• Taking ownership for legal, safe, and ethical decision-making.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology

Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Successful completion from a recognised training provider

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Delivering various services depending 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.
• Managing operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs whilst ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider, such as Buttercups. If you do not already hold a formal qualification in accuracy checking, you are required to complete the Boots 6‑week Accuracy Checking Programme. Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our 6‑week training course to become qualified to check prescriptions.
• A passion 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.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability – however this is not essential as training will be given.

Benefits & Development

• Fully funded services training.
• GPhC fees reimbursed.
• Indemnity insurance cover.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• CPD days and protected learning time.
• Development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay.
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes and much more.
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more on our website. 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 that we change for the better.