Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Congleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Congleton is seeking a store-based Pharmacist to provide expert customer and patient care. You will be responsible for delivering pharmacy services, ensuring legal and ethical compliance, and enhancing store pharmacy capabilities. Enjoy benefits like a generous employee discount and professional development opportunities. This position offers 16.5 hours per week on a part-time basis.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Reimbursement of GPhC/GOC fees

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and respect from stakeholders.
• Passion for community pharmacy and commitment to customer care.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer care

Communication skills

Pharmacy operations knowledge

Collaborative team approach

Education

Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a store-based Pharmacist to join our established Boots team at Congleton Retail Park (Cheshire). You will be based in-store and provide excellent customer and patient care; it’s more than dispensing medicine, it’s listening and providing expert advice and reassurance.

Responsibilities

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

What you’ll need to have

• Be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be respected by stakeholders, peers, patients, customers and external local professionals
• Have a passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for our customers
• Collaborative with a team-centered approach
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provision of national and local services
• Strong communication skills; able to put people at ease and meet the varied needs of customers and patients

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to learning and development resources and programmes
• Reimbursement of GPhC/GOC fees in full
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance with optional additional free cover if working 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. For more details, visit Boots rewards and benefits information.

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, 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.

What’s next

If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application. We are open to discussing flexible working options, 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 be at your best.

You will complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you may be asked to submit either a DBS, PVG 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

We are seeking a store-based Pharmacist to join our established team on a part-time basis at our Boots store in Congleton Retail Park. You will have the support of a team of experienced Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Advisors, a strong retail management team, and dedicated Area Manager and Director of Stores. The role is offering 16.5 hours per week on average; please reach out for further details on shifts.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacist

Hours per week

16.5

Store

6425 - Congleton Retail Park

Location

Congleton, Cheshire, UK