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Pharmacy Technician
What You’ll Be Doing
Our Pharmacy Technicians make a real difference by delivering outstanding patient-centred service to the communities we serve. Whether it’s triaging patients, coaching the healthcare team, or guiding expert technical advice on the supply of medicines, every role is deeply impactful.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about medicines, products, or Macmillan Cancer Support.
- Delivering service-dependent tasks based on store needs.
- Building great relationships with your pharmacy team, coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
- Assisting with patient triage and distributing prescription handouts.
- Taking ownership for legal, safe, and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
- Managing operational tasks including:
- Replenishing stock
- Workload management
- Order fulfilment
- Receiving and handling controlled drugs
- Ensuring patient safety
What You’ll Need (Must-Haves)
- Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI).
- A genuine excitement for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
- Motivation to drive positive change for teams, customers, and patients.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. -Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.
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Desirable (A Plus!)
- Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability (training will be provided if needed).
Where Your Brilliance Can Take You
At Boots, there’s no limit to how far your career can go. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Develop your skills and progress in pharmacy leadership.
- Move into store management or join the Support Office team.
- Explore career progression paths designed to help you reach your goals.
“Wherever you want to go, we’ll help get you there.”
Rewards Designed for You
Join Boots as a Pharmacy Technician and enjoy:
Financial & Career Benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Reimbursement of GPhC, PSNI, or PSI fees.
Wellbeing & Support
- Generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift cards.
- Flexible benefits scheme including:
- Discounted gym membership.
- Enhanced holiday purchase options.
- Life assurance coverage.
- Activity/leisure passes.
- Free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health’s Employee Assistance Programme.
Learning & Development
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days.
- Protected learning time.
Personal & Discount Benefits
- Generous employee discounts across Boots products/brands.
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A Bit About Us
At Boots, we recognise that diversity and inclusion create brilliance. We commit to:
- Being an equal opportunity employer.
- Creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported.
- Ensuring our teams thrive—because when our people thrive, amazing patient and colleague care follows.
“Here at Boots, we believe that a brilliant Boots makes brilliant outcomes. Together, we can truly make a difference.”
What’s Next?
Apply to become part of the Boots Pharmacy family! If selected:
- Expect timely updates on your application status or next steps.
- If a role is advertised as full-time, we’re happy to discuss part-time or job share options.
- Support is available—reasonable adjustments will be made to help you succeed at each stage.
Important Info
- A successful applicant will complete a pre-employment check (DBS, PVG, or Access NI, based on location).
- Ban the Box: We evaluate applicants’ suitability without bias against criminal convictions.
Start your journey today—be brilliant with Boots.
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