Pharmacist New to UK

Boots Opticians; The Nation; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Ontario is looking for a dedicated Pharmacist to provide exceptional customer and patient care, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services. Applicants must be registered with the appropriate pharmacy regulator and have a strong passion for community wellness. Join a team committed to inclusivity and support for pharmacist development, including a leading Support to Practice Programme.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Full reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees

Contribution towards RPS fees

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Professionally registered as a pharmacist with GPhC, PSNI, or PSI.
• High level of professional expertise and respect among peers and patients.
• Passion for community pharmacy and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacy strategy and expert care.
• Make legal and ethical decisions.
• Build store teams' pharmacy capability.
• Ensure customer and patient safety through audits.
• Deliver a range of professional services.

Skills

Excellent customer care

Collaborative teamwork

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Education

Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator

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
We offer an exceptional range of benefits including:

• 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)

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.

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.

Support to Practice Programme
We offer an exceptional, market-leading Support to Practice Programme to help you transition into pharmacy practice in the UK. This 12-week structured programme is designed for EEA Pharmacists with less than 6 months of experience in the UK. You’ll receive hands-on training, a dedicated mentor, and a clear pathway to a successful and rewarding pharmacy career with Boots.

What we’re looking for
We’re seeking pharmacists who are passionate about community pharmacy and providing exceptional patient care. You should be a great communicator, able to work collaboratively with your team, and have a desire to help us change for the better.

Equal Opportunities
Boots is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees.