Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known pharmacy chain is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Chester to provide patient-centered services, manage pharmacy operations, and support a dispensing team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering outstanding care, have excellent communication skills, and be registered with the GPhC. Opportunities for career development and training are available, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Fully funded training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Generous staff discount

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Willingness to complete a 6-week training course.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored advice to patients about available medicines.
• Assist with the triage of patients and distribute prescriptions.
• Manage operational tasks such as stock management and patient safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching ability

Motivation for service improvement

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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.

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:

• 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.

What you’ll need to have

• 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

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

• 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 / 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 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 an established pharmacy team at our Boots pharmacy in Chester Broughton Shopping Park.

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.

Boots can offer a competitive base salary + enrollment into our performance-based annual bonus and heaps of other benefits and 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) and 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, Amy Mackley on [e-mail] or call 07827980580.

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.

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

53.169010497,-2.972657883

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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

5 - Wales and West

Area

142 - North Wales

Store

6419 - CHESTER

Req Posted Date

04-Jun-2025

County

Cheshire

Country

UK

Address 1

Unit 7 Broughton S/Park

Address 2

Chester Road, Broughton

Address 3

Chester

Post Code

CH4 0DP

Source

Boots