Boots Opticians

Pharmacy Technician


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PayCompetitive
LocationEast Grinstead/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 267477BR

      Job Description

      Our Pharmacy Technicians make a real difference by delivering outstanding patient-centred service to the communities we serve; from triaging patients, to inspiring and coaching the healthcare team, and providing expert technical advice on the supply of medicines.

      About the opportunity

      At Boots we are at the forefront of innovation in community pharmacy working in partnership with the NHS, the Government and local communities and as a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a service that our patients can trust. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician with checking capability, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

      Your main responsibilities will include:

      • Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
      • Delivering various services dependant on the store needs.
      • Building great relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
      • Assisting with the triage of patients and distributing prescription handouts.
      • Taking ownership for legal, safe and ethical decision-making in the pharmacy.
      • Manage operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs whilst ensuring patient safety.
      • Evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider, such as Buttercups. If you do not already hold a formal qualification in accuracy checking, you are required to complete the Boots 6-week Accuracy Checking Programme.

      What you’ll need to have
      • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our 6-week training course to become qualified to check prescriptions.
      • A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team
      • Excellent communication and organisational skills
      • Motivation to change things for the better for our teams, customers and patients
      • A desire to deliver services and outstanding patient care.
      • Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology

      It would be great if you also have
      • Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability – however this is not essential as training will be given.

      Our benefits
      • Fully funded services training
      • GPhC fees reimbursed
      • Indemnity insurance cover
      • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
      • CPD days and protected learning time
      • Development opportunities to enhance your career
      • Generous staff discount
      • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
      • Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes and much more
      Boots Retirement Savings Plan

      We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

      Why Boots

      At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.

      What’s next

      If you’re application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email.

      This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.

      Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

      Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

      Need To Know

      We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team in East Grinstead, RH19 1AB.

      You will be joining an experienced team, all of whom are trained and capable to operate efficiently in the pharmacy. The team is led by an experienced Pharmacy Manager who will support you.

      The store is services oriented, offering the best patient care and services within the city centre. They offer all NHS services.

      For further information, please reach out to the Regional Recruitment Partner, Renaldo Sinanan on renaldo.sinanan@boots.com or simply text 07811 770080.

      Business Area

      Pharmacy

      Function

      Healthcare Support

      Keywords

      Dispenser, ACT, Pharmacy Support, Pharmacy Technician, Medicine, Medicines, customer, assistant, Advisor

      Hours per week

      37.5

      Latitude,longitude 1

      51.125485876,-0.009156565

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      Airport

      No

      Hours per week

      Over 35 hours per week

      Company

      UK Stores

      Division

      16 - United Kingdom

      Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

      No

      Region

      8 - South

      Area

      177 - East Surrey and Sussex

      Store

      985 - EAST GRINSTEAD

      Req Posted Date

      12-Dec-2025

      County

      West Sussex

      Country

      UK

      Address 1

      40-46 London Road

      Address 2

      East Grinstead

      Address 3

      West Sussex

      Post Code

      RH19 1AB

      Source

      Boots

  • About the company

      Boots Opticians Ltd. operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores in the United Kingdom.

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