Pharmacy Technician: Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Tesco; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GPhC fee paid annually

Holiday 20+ days + personal day

Flexible working from day one

Colleague Clubcard discounts

Wellbeing services

Life cover

Pension with company matching

Discounts, shares, cycle-to-work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on dispensing prescriptions, giving customer advice, and supporting the pharmacy team to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will maintain GPhC registration, participate in CPD, and follow all SOPs to uphold safety and quality in patient care. Flexible shifts and company benefits are highlighted in the package.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

NVQ-level Pharmacy Technician or Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (or equivalent)

Current GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician

Evidence of CPD requirements

Job description

Tesco Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on dispensing prescriptions, giving customer advice, and supporting the pharmacy team to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will maintain GPhC registration, participate in CPD, and follow all SOPs to uphold safety and quality in patient care. Flexible shifts and company benefits are highlighted in the package.