Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer as a Pharmacist, where you will provide exceptional care and advice to customers. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of competitive benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Generous staff discount

Opportunities for learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI).
• Demonstrate high professional standards and respect from stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice in the pharmacy.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments for safety.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Care

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 nearly 170 years, we have used our expertise to 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, you’ll provide excellent customer and patient care. It’s more than just dispensing medicine; it’s listening to and inspiring others, offering 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 audits, observations, and risk assessments 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, and we value their contributions. We offer a range of benefits beyond salary, including:

• 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 additional discounts for Boots brands and services
• Access to third-party discounts (retail, cinema, holidays, etc.)
• Support via the Boots Benevolent Fund in times of financial hardship
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance, with options for additional coverage
• Location-specific benefits

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

What’s next for you?

Explore how your pharmacy career can progress with us. We offer opportunities for professional development, clinical services, and store management, supported by our award-winning Learning & Development team.

Variety: Work in diverse settings such as community pharmacies, health centres, care services, hospitals, retail stores, and airports. Enjoy a fast-paced environment where you can deliver genuine care and build strong relationships with patients, customers, and colleagues.

What you need:

To succeed, you should have a professional, caring character and a genuine desire to help others feel good. Additionally:

• Be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• Demonstrate high professional standards and respect from stakeholders, peers, patients, and external professionals
• Passion for community pharmacy and delivering excellent care
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-centered approach
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and services
• Strong 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. You will have the opportunity to discuss this before a decision is made.

About the company

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