Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Wolverhampton is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to deliver outstanding patient care and lead a pharmacy team. You will be responsible for providing expert advice, managing operational tasks, and coaching team members. The ideal candidate will be registered with the GPhC and have a passion for improving patient services. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

CPD days and protected learning time

Generous staff discount

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, tailored advice about available medicines.
• Assist with triage of patients and manage operational tasks.
• Coach and inspire the pharmacy team.

Skills

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation to improve patient care

Ability to use pharmacy systems

Education

Formal qualification in Pharmacy Technician

Completion of Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme

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 plenty of 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

We are seeking a driven Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team at our Boots pharmacy in Wolverhampton, Dudley Street. Located in the heart of the city centre, the role will give you the opportunity to work across the walk-in and Care Homes business within the store. You will be supported by our team which consists of 4 regular pharmacists, 9 dispensers, 1 customer care partner and another Pharmacy Technician. We are a busy business and passionate about providing outstanding patient-centered service to our community and require an additional Pharmacy Technician to join our team. If you enjoy leading a team and want to join a business that is adapting and growing then please apply below.

Boots can offer a competitive base salary, heaps of learning and development, progression opportunities, benefits and rewards such as our sizeable employee discount on Boots brands, Opticians and Hearingcare, double-matched retirement savings plan, GPhC registration fees reimbursed,Competitive holiday entitlement + bank holidays (increasing with length of service) & the option to buy a further 5 days, & Enhanced Mat/Pat/Adoption leave. The list goes on...

To hear more about this great opportunity, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, Amy Mackley on [e-mail] or call 07827980580.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacy Support Colleagues

Keywords

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

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude,longitude 1

52.584499175,-2.127622049

Shift Pattern

Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Region

5 - Wales and West

Area

140 - West Birmingham

Store

225 - WOLVERHAMPTON

Req Posted Date

17-Sep-2025

County

West Midlands

Country

UK

Address 1

40-42 Dudley Street

Address 2

Wolverhampton