Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines and products.
* Delivering various services dependent on the store’s needs.
* Building great relationships with the 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.
* Managing operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment and handling controlled drugs while ensuring patient safety.
* Coaching and leading a dispensary team with genuine excitement.
* Communicating and organising efficiently.
* Motivating to improve services for teams, customers and patients.
* Delivering outstanding patient care.
* Using pharmacy systems and technology effectively.
Qualifications
* Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI).
* Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.
* Proficient in pharmacy systems and technology.
Benefits
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Generous employee discounts.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and a gift card for those expecting or adopting a child.
* Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
* Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme.
* CPD days and protected learning time.
* GPhC/PSNI/PSI fees reimbursed.
There are also additional benefits and discounts (MyBoosts) available. Exclusions may apply; eligibility is for specific roles only.
Employment Details
Whether advertised as full‑time (37.5 h per week) or part‑time (22.5 h per week), the role offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle. The store operates from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; flexibility within these hours is required. The successful candidate will complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer – DBS, PVG or Access NI Check, depending on location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
We welcome reasonable adjustments to support applicants throughout the application and interview process.
About Boots & Location
Boots is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe when our people feel valued and included, they thrive.
St Helens offers great transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, easy access via the M62 and strong rail connections. The area provides affordable living costs, strong community feel, and a range of local amenities, shopping, cafés, gyms and leisure facilities. It is also home to St Helens R.F.C., adding to the town’s vibrant local culture.
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