Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption?

Flexible benefits scheme including buy

Access to counselling

CPD Days and protected learning time

GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

Job summary

Boots UK seeks a registered Pharmacy Technician to contribute to a fast-paced, highly regulated dispensing environment, supporting Boots stores nationwide and ensuring best outcomes for patients.

You will work with pharmacists and the DSP team to uphold governance, patient safety, and high-quality dispensing standards, while pursuing continuous improvement and adherence to SOPs. Training and development opportunities are available within Boots.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and accurate dispensing of prescriptions within a high-volume dispensing environment.
• Provide professional support to Boots stores across the UK, responding to operational and dispensing-related queries.
• Assist in maintaining service levels and communicate effectively with stores regarding any delays or issues.
• Ensure patient safety remains at the forefront of all activities.
• Support compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), governance requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with Pharmacists and the wider DSP team to deliver an efficient and high-quality dispensing service.
• Carry out final accuracy checking duties where appropriately qualified and accredited.
• Support stock management, workflow optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Ensure all activities are completed in line with Clinical Governance principles and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GPhC registered

Coaching & leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Patient care focus

Pharmacy systems

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the safe and accurate dispensing of prescriptions within a high-volume dispensing environment.


• Provide professional support to Boots stores across the UK, responding to operational and dispensing-related queries.


• Assist in maintaining service levels and communicate effectively with stores regarding any delays or issues.


• Ensure patient safety remains at the forefront of all activities.


• Support compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), governance requirements, and regulatory standards.


• Work collaboratively with Pharmacists and the wider DSP team to deliver an efficient and high-quality dispensing service.


• Carry out final accuracy checking duties where appropriately qualified and accredited.


• Support stock management, workflow optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and contribute to a safe working environment.


• Ensure all activities are completed in line with Clinical Governance principles and regulatory requirements.

Typical Day

A typical day involves supporting the dispensing process for thousands of prescription items, working closely with colleagues to maintain service levels, handling store queries, ensuring prescriptions are processed accurately and efficiently, and helping to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, governance, and operational excellence.

About The Role

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services on a national scale while supporting Boots stores and helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

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

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.

Compliance and Eligibility

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.