Pharmacy Technician - Burnley Extra

Tesco UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Tesco UK Pharmacy is seeking Pharmacy Technicians to join our nationwide network. You will accurately dispense prescription medicines and assess legal appropriateness while providing friendly, professional advice on medicines and services.

You will support management, follow SOPs, keep the dispensary clean, maintain CPD and GPhC registration, and contribute to an inclusive store team with flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ-level Pharmacy Technician or ACC Technician qualification (or equivalent).
• Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Evidence of completing a recognised training programme for Pharmacy Technicians or Accuracy Checking Technicians.
• Proof of meeting annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescription medicines and assess legal appropriateness.
• Provide friendly, professional advice on medicines, ailments and pharmacy services.
• Support pharmacy management and follow all SOPs and dispensary routines.
• Keep dispensary and consultation areas clean, organised and compliant.
• Handle customer and healthcare professional queries within competence.
• Complete prescription administration accurately and on time.
• Promote pharmacy services, products and company initiatives.
• Coach and support team members as needed.
• Maintain GPhC registration, training and professional development.

Skills

Dispense medicines

Advice on medicines

Customer service

SOP compliance

GPhC knowledge

Education

NVQ-level Pharmacy Technician or ACC Technician qualification

GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician

CPD requirements evidence

Job description

Availability Window

Mon: 08:00:00-16:00:00; Thu: 12:00:00-20:00:00; Fri: 08:00:00-16:00:00

Customers are at the centre of everything we do. Working in our stores means variety, teamwork, and plenty of daily challenges. You’ll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of an inclusive team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or a chance to grow your career, this role could be a great fit.

Tesco Pharmacy Technicians pay starts at £14.21 per hour, rising to £15.48 in stores within the M25. Some locations may offer additional payments. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, though roles from 12 hours are also available.

Your contracted hours will be scheduled within the availability windows shown, with at least 3 weeks’ notice of your shifts.

• Accurately dispense prescription medicines and assess legal appropriateness.
• Provide friendly, professional advice on medicines, ailments and pharmacy services.
• Support pharmacy management and follow all SOPs and dispensary routines.
• Keep dispensary and consultation areas clean, organised and compliant.
• Handle customer and healthcare professional queries within competence.
• Complete prescription administration accurately and on time.
• Promote pharmacy services, products and company initiatives.
• Coach and support team members as needed.
• Maintain GPhC registration, training and professional development.

• NVQ-level Pharmacy Technician or Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (or equivalent).
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Evidence of completing a recognised training programme for Pharmacy Technicians or Accuracy Checking Technicians.
• Proof of meeting annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Tesco’s vision is to be every customer’s favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day by acting responsibly and sustainably.

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves, Everyone’s Welcome.

We also understand that life varies for each of us, so we’re always open to conversations about flexible working.