Pharmacy Technician - Broadstairs Extra

Tesco; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in Broadstairs is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations, dispense medications accurately, and provide customer service. The role requires a recognized NVQ qualification and GPhC registration. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate and various employee perks such as annual leave and training programs.

Benefits

Annual payment of GPhC fee

Annual Bonus Scheme

Pharmacy training programme

28 days holiday plus personal day

Contributory pension scheme

Access to wellbeing services

Qualifications

• A pharmacy technician/accuracy checking technician NVQ qualification is required.
• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Proof of completion of a recognised training course is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a modern Pharmacy.
• Dispense medicines accurately and consult with customers.
• Provide information on common ailments and recommend appropriate products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Technical skills in pharmacy

Education

NVQ in Pharmacy Technician

GPhC registration

Job description

Overview

Tesco UK • Broadstairs • Permanent • Apply by 10-Oct-2025

Availability

Availability Window

Days From Time To Time
Sun 10:00:00 – 16:00:00
Mon 15:00:00 – 21:00:00
Tue 17:00:00 – 21:00:00
Thu 09:00:00 – 15:00:00
Sat 15:00:00 – 21:00:00

Pay

Pharmacy Technician rate of pay starts from £13.38 per hour; this increases to £14.59 for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may apply depending on location.

It is policy to offer new colleagues a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours per week. If you would like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12), opportunities are available and we would love to hear from you.

Schedule & Flexibility

The available times shown are the periods of time in the week we would like you to be available to work. We will schedule your contracted hours within these times and you will have 3 weeks’ notice of your shifts. We support flexibility; if your available times closely match but are not exact, we still encourage you to apply.

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Customer Focus

Customers are at the heart of everything we do.

Role involves more than dispensing medicines: support customers with giving up smoking, reviewing medicine use, checking blood pressure or testing blood glucose. You will help communities by promoting accessible and convenient healthcare choices.

Team & Development

You will work alongside industry experts and receive local management support. Our management team comes from diverse backgrounds, providing learning opportunities.

What is in it for you

We offer a secure and flexible work environment plus a range of benefits:

• Annual payment of your GPhC fee
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Tesco store discount up to £2000 per year on most Tesco purchases
• Pharmacy training programme in partnership with Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation
• Starting at 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 personal day
• Contributory pension scheme
• Structured Pharmacy Leadership training plan
• Access to free wellbeing services
• Competitive maternity, paternity & adoption leave
• Colleague discounts on everyday purchases, dining, and utilities
• Support with UK health and social care visa process if needed
• Additional benefits information read more in the benefits section

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the management of a modern Pharmacy
• Applying technical skills to accurately dispense medication
• Dispensing medicines with attention to detail and accuracy
• Speaking with customers in a confident, friendly and professional manner
• Providing information on common ailments, symptoms and products
• Understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate products and services
• Advising on available Pharmacy services
• Supporting dispensing processes according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Assessing the legal appropriateness of dispensed prescriptions
• Handling clinical and legal queries from Healthcare practitioners
• Responding to customer queries related to prescription medicines
• Maintaining dispensary routines and cleanliness
• Ensuring timely and accurate prescription administration
• Supporting promotional activities and company initiatives
• Carrying out procedures to protect profit and ensure safe and legal trading
• Supporting the Pharmacy Manager and Duty Pharmacy Manager with supervision and coaching
• Maintaining a personal development record with the GPhC and completing training
• Keeping up to date with legal and professional developments; maintaining annual GPhC registration

Qualifications

You will need:

• A pharmacy technician/accuracy checking technician NVQ (or similar) qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician
• Proof of completion of a recognised training course for an Accuracy Checking Technician/Pharmacy Technician
• Proof of completing annual Continuing Professional Development requirements

We are committed to finding the right Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician for the role.

About Tesco

We aim to become every customer's favourite way to shop. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our approach, and we welcome flexible working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and offer an accessible recruitment process.

For more information about our accessibility support, contact us during the application process.

Note: Tesco will recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age. Some roles require certain working hours or locations. We may close roles early when there is a high volume of applicants and will provide feedback to those who attend an interview.

Further information about Tesco is available at www.tescoplc.com