Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Staff discount

Enhanced leave

Flexible benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Bury St Edmunds to deliver outstanding patient care. Responsibilities include providing expert advice on medications, managing operational tasks, and coaching the pharmacy team. The role is full-time, registered with GPhC is essential, and a passion for patient care is required. Benefits include fully funded training, generous staff discounts, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC and willing to complete the 6-week training course.
• Desire to deliver outstanding patient care and coaching.
• Strong coaching and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Motivation to improve things for teams, customers and patients.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Manage operational tasks ensuring patient safety.
• Coach pharmacy team to deliver high standards of care.
• Assist with triage of patients and distribution of prescription handouts.
• Ensure legal, safe and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
• Manage operational tasks: stock replenishment, workload, order fulfilment, and handling controlled drugs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology

Passion for coaching and leading a team

Motivation to improve patient care

Patient care

Pharmacy systems

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Boots UK Pharmacy Technician – Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom

About The Opportunity

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. As a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a service that our patients can trust. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and 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.
• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Preferred Experience

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability – however this is not essential as training will be given.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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 been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email.

Additional Information

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Retail