Pharmacy Technician

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.

• 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.

• 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

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability - however this is not essential as training will be given.

There are endless possibilities here  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.

• 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.

We are seeking a driven and committed Pharmacy Technician to join our fantastic pharmacy team at our Boots store in Didcot, The Orchard Centre! Our Pharmacy Technicians are involved in the entire medicine dispensing process, from preparation to final checks. They also play a pivotal role in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and handling the ordering and receiving of medicines.

This is a full time, 37.5 hour permanent position. Please note you will be required to work alternate Saturday and Sundays. To hear more about this great opportunity, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, Amy Mackley on  You must have a Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Services to be eligible for this position. You must also be registered with the Pharmaceutical council (GPhC) – This is mandatory.