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Senior Pharmacy Technician
About the Role
Our Pharmacy Technicians make a genuine impact by providing outstanding, patient-centred care—from triaging patients and advising on medicines to coaching healthcare teams and ensuring ethical, legal supply. You’ll play a critical role in delivered exceptional service and improving the lives of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing expert advice: Offer tailored guidance to patients on available medicines, products, and Macmillan Cancer Support.
- Service delivery: Fulfill pharmacy tasks based on store requirements.
- Leadership & team support: Build strong relationships with pharmacy staff, inspire team performance, and uphold highest care standards.
- Patient triage & support: Assist with patient consultations and distribute prescription handouts.
- Legal & ethical responsibility: Take ownership of safe, ethical, and compliant decision-making in dispensing.
- Operational management:
- Stock replenishment
- Workload & order fulfilment
- Handling controlled drugs
- Prioritising patient safety
Essential Requirements
- Regulator registration: Registered with the relevant body (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI) for pharmacy operation.
- Coaching mindset: Genuine enthusiasm for leading a dispensary team.
- Communication & organisation: Exceptional skills in patient interaction and logistics.
- Caring attitude: Motivation to improve experiences for patients, teams, and customers.
- System proficiency: Ability to use pharmacy software and technology.
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Nice-to-have (not mandatory)
- Previous experience: As a Pharmacy Technician with -medication verification skills (training provided if absent).
Career & Development Opportunities
Boots empowers growth with endless possibilities, including:
- Store leadership routes
- Support Office roles
- Further training opportunities
Rewards & Employee Benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced parental benefits: (Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave) with increased pay + gift cards.
- Flexible Benefits Package: Including:
- Additional holiday purchase option
- Discounted gym & activity passes
- Life assurance & health support
- Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health) – 24/7 free counselling.
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days & protected learning time
- Reimbursement of regulator fees (GPhC/PSNI/PSI costs covered).
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Who We Are
Boots thrives as an equal-opportunity employer. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity, authenticity, and mutual support drive excellence. Our values ensure everyone can contribute fully, empowering both our staff and customers alike.
Next Steps
- Application response: The team will contact you about next steps or the outcome.
- Flexible options: For advertised full-time roles, we welcome part-time or job-sharing discussions.
- Accessibility accommodations: Support for adjustments throughout application/interview is available.
Note: This position requires a pre-employment check (DBS/VPG/Access NI) post-offer. Boots operates as a Ban the Box employer, evaluating suitability without bias for applicants with past convictions.
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