Pharmacist New to UK

Boots Opticians; The Nation; Hybrid; CAD 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy chain is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care and expert advice in Ontario, Canada. Responsibilities include implementing pharmacy strategies, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and enhancing the pharmacy capabilities of team members. The successful candidate will be passionate about community pharmacy and possess excellent communication skills. This role comes with numerous benefits including a robust retirement plan, generous employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Demonstrates high levels of professional expertise.
• Great communicator; able to put people at ease.
• Collaborative with a team-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Deliver pharmacy strategy through expert care.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions.

Skills

Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator

Professional expertise

Passion for community pharmacy

Collaboration in a team

Excellent communication skills

Education

GPhC registration

IELTS/OET qualified

Job description

Job Description

About the role

As a Pharmacist with us you’ll be providing excellent customer and patient care, it’s more than dispensing medicine, it’s listening and providing your expert advice and reassurance. Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
• Building the pharmacy capability of store teams
• Conducting continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramount
• Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services

What you’ll need to have

To be successful in this role you will have a professional, caring character and a true desire to help us change for the better. In addition you will:

• Be registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be widely respected by stakeholders, peers, patients, customers and external local professionals
• Have a passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for our customers.
• Be collaborative with a team-centred approach
• Have excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provisions of national and local services
• Be a great communicator; able to put people at ease and effectively meet the varied needs of our customers and patients

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance with the option of selecting further free cover if you also work in Primary Care settings up to 3 days per week (subject to terms).

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We're always looking for people who care; people who can change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. 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 can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here.

What's next

If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.

You will 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.

Need To Know

Various UK Locations | Starting salary: £42,000 + location allowances for select remote or coastal locations.

Are you an EEA-qualified pharmacist looking to build your career in the UK?

At Boots, we’re here to support you every step of the way!

Why Join Boots?

With over 2,000 stores nationwide and more than 170 years of history, Boots is the UK’s largest community pharmacy chain, making it the perfect place to start your journey as a New to UK Pharmacist.

What is the Support to Practice Programme?

Our Support to Practice Programme is designed to support New to UK / Return to Practice pharmacists to acquire the necessary level of knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and practice to be deemed competent to work as a responsible pharmacist for Boots.

You’ll receive:

• ✔ Hands‑on training in an established store with experienced pharmacists
• ✔ A dedicated mentor to guide you through UK pharmacy law, ethics, and best practices
• ✔ Two e‑tests (at 6 weeks and 12 weeks) to ensure your readiness
• ✔ A clear pathway to a successful and rewarding pharmacy career with Boots

What’s in it for you?

As a New to UK Pharmacist, you will receive:

• ✅ £42,000 starting salary + location-based allowances for selected remote or coastal areas
• ✅ 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + the option to buy 5 extra days per year
• ✅ Double‑matched pension contributions (up to 12%)
• ✅ GPhC registration fees & IELTS/OET costs reimbursed
• ✅ Certificate of Sponsorship (if required) to work in the UK
• ✅ Career growth opportunities – become an Independent Prescriber, Store Leader, or beyond!
• And much, much more! Boots offers fantastic benefits & rewards to support you in your career.

What We’re Looking For

• ✔ IELTS/OET qualified with the necessary scores (or in progress)
• ✔ GPhC registered (or in the process of registering)
• ✔ Passionate about community pharmacy and providing exceptional patient care
• ✔ Great communicators who can work collaboratively with their teams

Please note that you must be looking to relocate to the UK within the next 6 months to be eligible at this time.

What Happens Next?

If your application is successful, a member of the recruitment team will reach out to discuss the next steps.

Need any additional support during the application process? Let us know! We’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.

As part of our Pre‑employment checks, depending on your location, we may require a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), or Access NI Check.

Interested? Apply Today!

Apply Now, or contact our International Recruitment Partner, Maria Noble, at [e-mail] / 07890915418 to find out more!

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacist

Keywords

Pharmacist, healthcare, pharmacy, new uk pharmaicst, EU pharmaicst, European Pharmacist, Medicine, Medicines

Hours per week

40

Location

Nationwide

Shift Pattern

Weekdays and Weekends

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

Attraction Roles

Division

Nationwide

Region

Nationwide

Area

Nationwide

Store

Nationwide

Req Posted Date

02-Sep-2025

County

Nationwide

Country

UK

Address 1

Nationwide

Post Code

Nationwide

Source

Boots