Boots Opticians

Pharmacy Technician


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PayCompetitive
LocationEastbourne/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 266881BR

      Job Description

      What you’ll be doing

      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.

      Key responsibilities

      · 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.

      What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

      · Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)

      · A genuine excitement 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.

      Where your brilliance can take you

      There are endless possibilities here at Boots. As a Boots Pharmacy Technician you will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your Pharmacy Technician career, explore store leadership or even join our Support Office. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help get you there.

      Rewards designed for you

      · Boots Retirement Savings Plan

      · Discretionary annual bonus

      · Generous employee discounts

      · Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child · Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.

      · Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

      · CPD Days and protected learning time

      · GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

      There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

      A bit about us

      At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

      What’s next?

      If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

      This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check.

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

      We hope to hear from you soon.

      Be brilliant with Boots.

      Need To Know

      We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician in our Boots The Beacon store, BN21 3NW. Make sure to get your applications in today!

      This is the perfect opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join us and work alongside our Boots pharmacists whilst providing top quality healthcare for the local community.

      Alongside the pharmacist, you will have an exceptional support system from the experienced store manager and area manager.

      For further information, please contact 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

      50.769059077,0.2846523593

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      Weekdays and Weekends

      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

      176 - Brighton and East Sussex

      Store

      956 - EASTBOURNE

      Req Posted Date

      01-Dec-2025

      County

      East Sussex

      Country

      UK

      Address 1

      15 Eastbourne Arndale Centre

      Address 2

      Eastbourne

      Address 3

      East Sussex

      Post Code

      BN21 3NL

      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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