Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer as a Pharmacist. You will provide expert care and advice while inspiring others. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, career progression opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave

Flexible benefits scheme

Generous staff discount

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI).
• Demonstrate high professional standards and respect from stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice in the pharmacy.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Build pharmacy capability of store teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Community Pharmacy

Education

Pharmacy Registration

Job description

About Boots

We are the UK’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer. With over 2500 stores in the UK, our purpose is to help our customers look and feel better than they thought possible. For almost 170 years, we have used our expertise to help improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. Boots UK is part of the Retail Pharmacy International Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

What you can expect:

As a Pharmacist with us, it’s more than just dispensing medicine; it’s about listening to and inspiring others while providing expert advice and reassurance.

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

What’s in it for you?

Pharmacists are at the heart of our business. We offer a range of benefits that go beyond salary and provide flexibility:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discounts, activity passes, and more
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential counselling 24/7
• Generous staff discount (with enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boot Opticians, and Boots Hearingcare)
• Access to third-party discounts, including retail, cinema, holidays, and more (UK only)
• Access to the Boots Benevolent Fund for support during financial hardship
• Learning and development resources and programmes
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance with options for additional cover in Primary Care settings
• Bespoke location benefits (dependant on location)

*All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.

What’s next for you?

Explore how your Pharmacy career can progress with us.

Career Progression: Develop your career through various opportunities, from clinical services to store management, supported by our award-winning L&D team.

Variety: Work in diverse settings such as community, health centres, care services, hospitals, retail stores, and airports, in a fast-paced environment that fosters genuine care and strong relationships.

What you need:

• Be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• Demonstrate high professional standards and respect from stakeholders and peers
• Passion for community pharmacy and excellent care
• Collaborative, team-centered approach
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and local/national services
• Excellent communication skills for effective face-to-face interactions

We offer flexible working options including job share and part-time roles. Please discuss your preferences with us.

This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

About the company

Boots Opticians Ltd. operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores in the UK.