Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy chain in Galashiels is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient-centered services. The role involves providing expert advice, coaching the pharmacy team, and ensuring ethical decision-making in operations. Ideal candidates are registered with the GPhC and possess strong communication skills. A great opportunity for career growth with training offered in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

CPD days and protected learning time

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Interested in leading a dispensary team.
• Ability to provide tailored advice on medicines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients about medicines and products.
• Coach and inspire pharmacy team members.
• Assist with triage and manage operational tasks.

Skills

Coaching

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Completion of accuracy checking training

Tools

Pharmacy systems and technology

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

Our Galashiels store is looking for a pharmacy technician to join their well established team. Offering accuracy checking training as part of your new role with Boots. If you like fast paced environment this is the store for you. If you would like more information contact [e-mail]

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

55.613769746,-2.802268371

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Weekdays, Weekends, 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

1 - Scotland

Area

103 - Fife and Borders

Store

6706 - GALASHIELS GALAWTR RP

Req Posted Date

29-Aug-2025

County

The Borders

Country

UK

Address 1

Gala Water Retail Park

Address 2

Galashiels

Address 3

Selkirkshire