Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Watford is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to provide outstanding patient care and lead a pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC and have excellent communication skills. Training will be offered for candidates who need to complete the checking capability. The role comes with competitive salary and various benefits including generous staff discount and flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

CPD days and protected learning time

Development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• You must be registered on the GPhC register to be eligible for this role.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients about medicines.
• Deliver services as per store needs.
• Build relationships with the pharmacy team.
• Assist with patient triage and prescription distribution.
• Manage stock and operational tasks.
• Complete required training for checking prescriptions.

Skills

Coaching and leading a team

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology

Motivation to drive change

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Minimum NVQ level 3

Job description

Job Description

Contract: Fixed Term - 10th January 2026 -

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 and 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 plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community.

Your main 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.
• 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 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.

Need To Know

We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team in Watford. This is a busy high street pharmacy with plenty of opportunities for services, pharmacy growth and the opportunity to work within a dedicated and experienced team. As the face of the dispensary, you are key to helping us change for the better in the local community! You will be conducting the crucial final accuracy checks on dispensed medication, checking drug names, and quantities match the label. Boots can offer a competitive base salary and enrolment into our performance-based annual bonus and heaps of other benefits and rewards!

This includes our sizeable employee discount on Boots brands, Opticians & Hearingcare, a double-matched retirement savings plan, GPhC registration fees reimbursed, competitive holiday entitlement and bank holidays (increasing with length of service) and the option to buy a further 5 days, and enhanced Mat/Pat/Adoption leave. The list goes on!

To hear more about this great opportunity, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, David Hancock - [e-mail] | 07816244461

You must be registered on the GPhC register to be eligible for this role.

Boots will accept a minimum NVQ level 3 and candidates will need to complete the Boots 6 week checking training. Or, candidates who have completed an Accuracy in Dispensing (AID) course, accredited by the GPhC and hold an NVQ Level 4.