Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to deliver outstanding patient-centred service. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, managing operational tasks, and coaching the pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will be registered with a pharmacy regulator, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for improving patient care. Opportunities for career progression are available. The role is full-time or part-time, based in North East England.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator.
• A genuine excitement for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Motivation to change things for the better for teams, customers, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored advice to patients about medicines and products.
• Manage operational tasks including stock replenishment and patient safety.
• Coach and inspire pharmacy team to deliver high standard of care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Education

Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)

Job description

Job Description

Boots Pharmacy Technician will deliver 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.

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.
• Managing operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs whilst ensuring patient safety.

What you’ll need to have (our must‑haves)

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• A genuine excitement 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.

Where your brilliance can take you

There are endless possibilities here at Boots. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician you will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your Pharmacy Technician career, explore store leadership or even join our Support Office. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help get you there.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
• CPD Days and protected learning time
• GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third‑party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

A bit about us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.

Need To Know

A brilliant opportunity to join a fantastic store team in the heart of the South Hetton community supporting items and NHS services. This is a fixed term contract for a year and open to either 4 or 5 days per week. You will have the opportunity to deliver our services also.

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