Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer in the UK is seeking a Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care and expert advice. You'll be instrumental in delivering pharmacy services, ensuring safety, and supporting community health. Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Generous staff discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and local/national services.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Deliver pharmacy strategy through expert care and advice.
• Review operations via audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Pharmacy Operations Knowledge

Education

Registered with GPhC

Job description

About Boots

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

What you can expect:

As a Pharmacist, you'll provide excellent customer and patient care, which goes beyond dispensing medicine. It involves listening, inspiring, advising, and reassuring customers.

• Deliver pharmacy strategy through expert care and advice
• Make legal and ethical decisions responsibly
• Build pharmacy capabilities within store teams
• Review operations via audits and risk assessments to ensure safety
• Offer a range of professional pharmacy services

What’s in it for you?

Pharmacists are central to our business, and we value their contributions with a comprehensive benefits package and flexible options:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with optional extra days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay
• £100 gift for colleagues expecting or adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discounts, activity passes, and more
• Access to confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous staff discounts, including Boots brands and services
• Access to third-party discounts (retail, cinema, holidays, etc.)
• Support through the Boots Benevolent Fund during financial hardship
• Learning and development resources
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance, with options for additional coverage
• Bespoke location benefits depending on the role

*Note: All benefits are subject to change and eligibility.

What’s next for you?

Explore career progression opportunities with us, including professional development, clinical services, and store management. We support your growth with training from our award-winning L&D team.

Variety: Work in diverse settings—from community pharmacies, health centres, and hospitals to retail stores and airports—delivering genuine care and building relationships with patients, customers, and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

What you need:

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• High professional standards and respect from stakeholders, peers, and patients
• A passion for community pharmacy and excellent care
• A collaborative, team-focused approach
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and local/national services
• Excellent face-to-face communication skills to meet diverse needs

We offer flexible working options, including job share and part-time roles. Please discuss your preferences with us. This role requires 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 across the UK.