Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastleigh is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver NHS and private services in a community-focused pharmacy. You will use your clinical expertise alongside a supportive team while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will be registered with the pharmacy regulator and have strong communication skills. This full-time role includes benefits like a generous employee discount and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discount

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Flexible benefits scheme

CPD Days and protected learning time

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading patient and customer care within a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NHS and private services using in-store and digital tools.
• Lead standards for patient safety and pharmacy compliance.
• Monitor and improve standards of care and safety.

Skills

Registered with pharmacy regulator

Strong communication skills

Experience leading patient care

Passion for delivering services

Collaborative mindset

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Our pharmacists make a real difference in the communities we look after, delivering trusted care, advice and services that put patients first. In this role, you’ll use your clinical expertise every day, surrounded by a brilliant team and tools.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering NHS, locally commissioned, and private services using both in-store and digital tools
• Leading professional and legal standards for patient safety and pharmacy compliance
• Monitoring, evaluating, and continually improving standards of care and safety
• Working with the Store Manager to develop the capability of the wider healthcare team
• Growing talent that reflects the communities we serve; coaching, mentoring and supporting your colleagues every step of the way.
• Representing Boots within the local community and with healthcare professionals

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience leading patient and customer care within a pharmacy setting
• Passion for delivering essential, advanced, and private services
• A collaborative, team‑first mindset and an eagerness to coach and guide others

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in enhanced services
• A strong understanding of local clinical networks

Where your brilliance can take you

With us, your pharmacy career can go in many different directions, from Independent Prescriber to leading clinical services, to field leadership, or specialist roles in our Support Office. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discount across Boots and partner brands
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay, and a gift card for those expecting or adopting
• Flexible benefits scheme; holiday buying, gym discounts, life assurance and more
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
• CPD Days and protected learning time
• GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed
• Additional option to buy benefits, including the option to buy up to five extra holidays

A bit about us

At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options. 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.

Need To Know

We are currently recruiting for a Pharmacist to join our team in Eastleigh, SO50 5SG.

You will be joining a pharmacy team that is crucial to the local community and plays an integral part of their patients lives.

The store is one of our Health and Beauty stores located in a small retail shopping centre. They currently do approx. 3,000 items per week, and provide all core NHS services. You will be supported by a pharmacy technician with checking capabilities and another pharmacy technician who is in the process of completing their checking qualification.

The location is ideal for someone who is either relocating or local as the location provides easy access by train, a nearby airport and it is located not far from the motorway.

For more information, please reach out to our Regional Recruitment Partner on [e-mail] or simply text 07811 770080.

Additional Details

Location: Eastleigh, SO50 5SG.

Hours per week: 40.

Shift pattern: Weekdays and Weekends.

Employment type: Full time (open to part‑time and job share).

Legal

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.