About Chemist4U
Chemist4U is one of the UK’s largest online pharmacies, making medicines, expert advice, and everyday health essentials easier to access than ever. With a fast-growing, innovative team, we deliver trusted pharmacy care straight to our customers’ doors.
Join us and be part of a company that’s transforming healthcare and making a real difference every day.
Our purpose
Making medication and care faster, simpler and safer so people stay well for longer.
Our mission
Empower everyone to take control of their health by providing world class technology and pharmacy services.
Our values
•Collaboration
•Integrity
•Positivity
•Growth
•Customer centricity
We simplify processes and medication management by leveraging cutting-edge technology and empowering our team. Whether through seamless online services or expert support, we ensure reliable and hassle-free healthcare so our customers can focus on their well-being.
About the role
Reporting to: Head of Pharmacy
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern & Hours: This is a hybrid full-time role, working 40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled Monday to Saturday between 7:00am and 8:00pm.
Location: Hybrid (Office located: Craigavon, Co. Armagh)
At Chemist4U, we’re excited to be growing and are looking for Pharmacy Technicians to join our team and make a real difference to patients’ lives every day. This position is responsible for supporting the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician will work alongside pharmacists and dispensary teams to ensure prescriptions are processed accurately, medicines are supplied safely, and patients receive a high standard of care.
The role includes supporting dispensing operations, undertaking pharmaceutical and administrative tasks, providing patient support via telephone and telemedicine platforms, assisting with NHS and private clinical services, and contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement activities. As this is a hub-based role, there is limited to no face-to-face contact with patients.
Key Responsibilities
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for the following:
•Support the safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements
•Undertake prescription management activities in compliance with current legislation, professional standards, and company SOPs
•Conduct final accuracy checks where accredited and authorised by the company
•Support pharmacists in the delivery of NHS and private pharmacy services, including undertaking appropriate training to provide current and future commissioned services
•Communicate effectively with patients via telephone, email, and telemedicine platforms to support their healthcare needs
•Provide advice and guidance within the scope of a registered Pharmacy Technician's competence and refer clinical queries to a pharmacist when appropriate
•Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with legal and governance requirements
•Record and report dispensing incidents, near misses, and quality concerns in accordance with company procedures
•Assist with staff induction, training, coaching, and ongoing development to promote safe and effective working practices
•Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with GPhC, PSNI, NHS, and company standards
•Always maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and information governance requirements
•Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pharmacy Manager, commensurate with the role's responsibilities.
About You
You’re a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC who takes real pride in delivering safe, high-quality care. You have a strong eye for detail and understand how important accuracy is when it comes to patient safety.
You’re organised, able to manage your workload effectively, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You communicate confidently with patients, whether that’s over the phone or through online consultation platforms, and you always approach interactions with professionalism and empathy. Most importantly, you bring a positive, proactive attitude. You enjoy learning and are excited by the opportunity to be part of a team that’s continually evolving and making improvements to its services.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful Pharmacy Technician will need to showcase the following skills and experience:
•Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
•Maintains GPhC registration and fulfils continuing professional development (CPD) requirements
•A Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), such as a Diploma, NVQ, or BTEC
•Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification desirable but not essential
•Experience working within a community, online, hospital, or primary care pharmacy environment
•Experience operating within standard operating procedures, regulatory frameworks, and governance requirements
•Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience.
Company Benefits
Working with an NHS-focused organisation means doing work that truly matters, every day, you’ll help make a real, positive impact on the lives of patients across the UK and Ireland. And that’s just the start. We also offer:
•Funded training
•Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
•30 days’ annual leave, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, with all other bank holidays flexible to take at your convenience
•Health & Wellbeing benefits
•Staff discount
•Sick Pay Scheme
•Blue light card membership is available
•Free seasonal flu vaccination.
We’d love to hear from you, so please apply as soon as possible. The role is open until 20th July 2026, but may close earlier if we receive a high number of applications.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, such as support with your application, interview arrangements, or assessment, please let us know, and we will be happy to help. You can email [email protected]
At Chemist4U (Innox Trading Ltd), we take your privacy seriously. Any personal data you provide during the application process will be used solely for assessing your suitability for the role, communicating with you, and completing necessary recruitment checks. We only share your information with internal hiring teams and trusted third-party partners involved in the recruitment process. Your data will be retained for up to 12 months, unless you ask us to delete it sooner or provide consent for us to keep it on file longer.
For more information about how we handle candidate data or to exercise your rights, please contact [email protected]
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