Pharmacy Technician - Flexible Hours & Growth Path

Tesco; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy in Shrewsbury is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to accurately dispense prescription medicines and provide friendly, professional advice on medicines, ailments and pharmacy services.

You will support pharmacy management, follow SOPs, keep the dispensary clean and compliant, and handle queries from customers and healthcare professionals. Ongoing CPD and GPhC registration are expected, with flexible hours and a guaranteed minimum 16 hours per week.

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 CPD requirements annually.

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

Customer service

Pharmacy advice

Team coaching

Dispensing accuracy

Education

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

GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician

CPD requirements evidence

Job description

Tesco Pharmacy in Shrewsbury is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to accurately dispense prescription medicines and provide friendly, professional advice on medicines, ailments and pharmacy services.

You will support pharmacy management, follow SOPs, keep the dispensary clean and compliant, and handle queries from customers and healthcare professionals. Ongoing CPD and GPhC registration are expected, with flexible hours and a guaranteed minimum 16 hours per week.