Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy provider in Bransholme seeks a Pharmacy Technician to deliver expert patient care and lead a pharmacy team. You will manage operational tasks, provide medication advice, and ensure patient safety. Ideal candidates are registered Pharmacy Technicians with excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits and development opportunities available.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

CPD days

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to complete the 6-week training course to check prescriptions.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Motivation to improve services for customers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on medicines and products.
• Build relationships with the pharmacy team.
• Ensure legal and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

Use of pharmacy systems

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Job description

Job Description

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. 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.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Delivering various services dependent 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.
• Having evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider; 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 the option to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes and 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, we change for the better with you.

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 will notify you by email. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer

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

Join us in our Local pharmacy in Bransholme, where our community is at the heart of everything we do. 16 hours – 2 days per week.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacy Support Colleagues

Keywords

Dispenser, ACT, Pharmacy Support, Pharmacy Technician, Medicine, Medicines, customer, assistant, Advisor

Hours per week

16 to 24 hours per week

Shift pattern

Weekdays and Weekends

Location

55 Goodhart Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4EF, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK