Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Supply Chain Pharmacist in Basingstoke to manage clinical operations and promote patient safety. The ideal candidate is an experienced, GPhC-registered pharmacist with strong leadership skills, capable of working in a high-volume environment. This role offers numerous benefits and a chance to be part of an innovative project in pharmacy logistics.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• GPhC Registered practicing pharmacist.
• Experience in community pharmacy is essential.
• Motivated to deliver improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day clinical operations and services.
• Lead safety-first culture ensuring patient safety.
• Supervise and train colleagues.

Skills

GPhC Registered practicing pharmacist

Ability to work at pace in a high volume environment

Good technical and IT skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Extensive post-registration experience within community pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy logistics

Job description

Overview

About the role: We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a pharmacist to join our Regional Dispensing Hub in Basingstoke. As our Supply Chain Pharmacist, you will be a critical part of our exciting new project which is going to enable growth through central fill innovation whilst using your knowledge and previous experience to lead the day-to-day clinical operations.

Why Boots

At Boots, 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 change for the better.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day to day clinical operations and services to our stores.
• Lead safety-first culture to ensure patient safety and health and safety standards.
• Show initiative and continuous improvement by setting up new procedures and evolving the module for our Pharmacy stores.
• Lead the clinical elements of the production shift supporting site colleagues to complete tasks within timeframes as well as a high level of accuracy.
• Supervision and training for colleagues.
• Work flexibly as part of the RDH leadership team to support end to end performance.

What you’ll need to have

• GPhC Registered practicing pharmacist with extensive post-registration experience within community pharmacy.
• Ability to work at pace in a high volume environment.
• Good technical and IT skills.
• A distribution and supply chain background, preferably in Pharmacy logistics is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a continuously evolving role as we shape for future innovation.
• Motivated to deliver continuous improvements whilst demonstrating leadership capabilities.

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 offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at the URL below. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

URL: https://www.boots.jobs/why-boots/rewards-benefits/ boots.jobs/rewards

Next steps

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

Here are a few words from the Regional Dispensing Hub Operations Manager about the role...

"Joining the first Regional Dispensing Hub (RDH) in Basingstoke as a supply chain pharmacist is an opportunity to be part of the future of Pharmacy and support almost 150 stores, their teams and their patients. The RDH is a cutting edge, semi-automated pharmacy operation that will centrally fill repeat prescriptions and dispatch back to stores within 24 hours. Our supply chain pharmacists will oversee clinical governance, support NVQ training of our dispensing operatives and be instrumental in shaping patient safety and efficiency throughout the operation. Together, we will support stores across the regions and enable those teams to spend more time with their patients."

If you would like to hear more about the position or apply, please get in touch. [e-mail]

Job Details

Business Area: Pharmacy

Function: Pharmacist

Hours per week: 40

Latitude, longitude: 51.279817541416854, -1.071134110159966

Hours per week (additional): Over 35 hours per week

Region: Basingstoke

Address: 6 Rutherford Rd, Basingstoke