Pharmacist

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

Job summary

Join a leading health and beauty retailer as a Pharmacist, where you'll provide exceptional patient care and expert advice. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and a range of attractive benefits, including competitive holidays and 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 discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high professional standards and respect from stakeholders.
• Possess excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and local/national services.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the pharmacy strategy through expert care and advice.
• Conducting reviews through audits, observations, and risk assessments.

Skills

Customer Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered with GPhC

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, you’ll provide excellent customer and patient care. It’s more than just dispensing medicine; it’s listening to and inspiring others, giving expert advice and reassurance.

• Delivering the pharmacy strategy through expert care and advice
• Being accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
• Building pharmacy capability within store teams
• Conducting reviews through audits, observations, and risk assessments to ensure safety
• Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services

What’s in it for you?

Pharmacists are central to our business. 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 or 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 (eligibility may vary)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential counselling 24/7
• Generous staff discounts, with enhanced discounts on Boots brands and services
• Access to third-party discounts (retail, cinema, holidays, etc.)
• Support via the Boots Benevolent Fund for colleagues in financial hardship
• Learning and development resources and programmes
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Location-specific benefits

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

What’s next for you?

Explore your pharmacy career progression with us…

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

Variety: Work in community settings, health centres, care services, hospitals, retail stores, or airports. Enjoy a fast-paced environment where you can deliver genuine care and build relationships.

What you need: To succeed, you should have a professional, caring character and a 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
• Have a passion for community pharmacy and excellent customer care
• Work collaboratively with a team-oriented approach
• Possess excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and local/national services
• Exhibit 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 will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. You can discuss this with us before a decision is made.

About the company

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