Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Darlington is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide patient care and lead the pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and be passionate about delivering excellent patient service. Development opportunities and training courses are available to support career progression. This role involves engaging with patients, managing prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy operations.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Ability to complete the 6-week training course for prescription checking.
• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on medicines to patients.
• Assist in patient triage and manage prescription distribution.
• Oversee operational tasks and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching

Problem solving

Knowledge of pharmacy systems

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Overview

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. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you will have opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Manage operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs whilst ensuring patient safety.
• Evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider, such as Buttercups. 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 option to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes and much 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, it\'s with you, we change for the better.

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 are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email.

This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.

Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

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

A fantastic opportunity to join a brilliant team in Darlington supporting the best patient care as a Pharmacy Technician. This store has a great offering for Walk In and a Care Home Business. Alicia Corker at boots.co.uk can be contacted for any queries.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacy Support Colleagues

Keywords

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

Hours per week

16

Latitude,Longitude

54.527095900,-1.554452100

Airport

No

Hours per week (2)

8 to 16 hours per week

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

3 - North and NI

Area

118 - Durham

Store

548 - DARLINGTON

Req Posted Date

01-Sep-2025

County

County Durham

Country

UK

Address 1

47-53 Northgate

Address 2

Darlington

Address 3

County Durham