Pharmacy Technician

Role Overview

This position is for a Pharmacy Technician to support patient-focused care in a community pharmacy setting in Kent, England. The role involves advising patients, helping to lead and coach the pharmacy team, and using technical expertise to support the safe supply of medicines.

What You Will Do

• Give clear, personalised guidance to patients on medicines, products, and available support such as Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Deliver a range of pharmacy services based on the needs of the store.
• Build strong working relationships with the pharmacy team by coaching, motivating, and supporting them to maintain high standards of care.
• Help manage patient triage and issue prescription handouts.
• Make sound legal, safe, and ethical decisions in day-to-day pharmacy work.
• Handle operational duties such as stock replenishment, workload planning, order completion, and the receipt and handling of controlled medicines while prioritising patient safety.
• If you do not already hold an accuracy-checking qualification, you must complete Boots' 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme.

What You Need

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, along with willingness to complete the 6-week training programme to qualify for prescription checking.
• Interest in coaching and helping to lead a dispensary team.
• Strong communication and organisational ability.
• Commitment to improving services for teams, customers, and patients.
• Focus on delivering excellent patient care and service.
• Comfort using pharmacy systems and technology.
• Prior experience with accuracy checking is helpful but not required, as training will be provided.

Training and Progression

The role offers opportunities to build your career, continue professional development, and receive ongoing CPD support. Training for services and accuracy checking is provided where needed.

Benefits

• Fully funded training for services.
• Reimbursement of GPhC fees.
• Indemnity insurance cover.
• Discretionary yearly bonus scheme.
• CPD days and protected learning time.
• Career development opportunities.
• Staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Flexible benefits, including the option to buy extra holiday, life assurance, family activity passes, and more.
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.

Additional Information

Boots states that online salary estimates from third-party websites are not supplied or approved by the company and may be inaccurate. The organisation promotes an inclusive workplace where people are supported to be themselves and reach their potential. It is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity across its workforce. If successful, the in-house recruitment team will arrange an interview and provide initial guidance. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. This position may require a DBS/PVG check in certain locations. Although the role is advertised as full-time, part-time and job-share options can be discussed during the application process. Reasonable adjustments can be provided for candidates who need support during the application and interview stages. The company is a Ban the Box employer and reviews applicants with criminal convictions individually.