Pharmacy Technician

Boots UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide expert advice to patients and support the pharmacy team. You will manage operational tasks and engage in legal and ethical decision-making while ensuring outstanding patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling support

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI).
• Previous experience with checking capability is a plus, training provided if necessary.
• Ability to deliver expert advice on medicines and products.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored advice to patients about medicines and products.
• Build relationships and coach the pharmacy team.
• Manage operational tasks and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership abilities

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Motivated to improve service

Education

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability is a plus, however training will be given if essential.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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