Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

CPD Days and protected learning time

GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician in Pontefract to provide outstanding patient-centred services. Responsibilities include delivering expert advice, assisting with triage, and managing operational tasks.

The ideal candidate will be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator and possess excellent communication skills. We support career progression and offer rewards such as employee discounts and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• A genuine excitement for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Motivation to change things for the better for our teams, customers, and patients.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines.
• Delivering various services dependent on the store needs.
• Managing operational tasks including stock replenishment and prescription distribution.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology

Education

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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

We offer opportunities to develop 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

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.

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.