Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Ellesmere Port seeks a Pharmacist to provide patient care and expert advice. The ideal candidate will ensure legal and ethical pharmacy operations while building the capability of store teams. This part-time role averages 21.5 hours per week, with shifts on weekdays and weekends. Competitive benefits such as a retirement savings plan are offered.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator.
• Demonstrates high levels of professional expertise.
• Passionate about providing the best care for customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions.
• Conduct continual reviews for customer safety.

Skills

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

High levels of professional expertise

Passion for community pharmacy

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Job description

About the role

As a Pharmacist with Boots you’ll be providing excellent customer and patient care. It’s more than dispensing medicine – it’s listening and providing your expert advice and reassurance.

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

What you’ll need to have

To be successful in this role you will have a professional, caring character and a true desire to help us change for the better. In addition you will:

• Be registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be widely respected by stakeholders, peers, patients, customers and external local professionals
• Have a passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for our customers.
• Be collaborative with a team‑centred approach
• Have excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provisions of national and local services
• Be a great communicator; able to put people at ease and effectively meet the varied needs of our customers and patients

Our 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).

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.

What's next

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

Join our team in Cheshire Oaks – We are based on a retail park and you will be joining a top performing Pharmacy with over 3500 items per week.

We have pharmacy with 2 Pharmacy tec and 5 dispensers required a fast paced pharmacist to complete our team.

Free parking

We are looking for the successful applicant to join us on a part time basis on an avg contract of 21.5 hours per week.

Mondays - 9-8
Another week day - Either Wed, Thur or Friday - 9-8
Full Weekend - Sat & Sun 1/4

Located 20 mins from Liverpool, 30 mins from North Wales and 40 mins from Manchester

If you have any questions please contact your regional recruitment partner [e-mail]

Location and hours

Address: 31 Colliseum Way, Cheshire Oak O/Let Vill, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HD

Hours per week: 21.5

Shift pattern: Weekdays and Weekends

Contact: [e-mail]