Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pharmacist in the charming town of Faringdon! This role emphasizes exceptional customer care and professional expertise while allowing you to contribute to a supportive team environment. You'll be responsible for delivering pharmacy services, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with a dedicated team. With opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a picturesque location. If you're passionate about community pharmacy and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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

Contribution towards RPS fees

Professional indemnity insurance

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI).
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice to customers.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.

Skills

Customer Care

Pharmacy Operations

Communication Skills

Collaborative Teamwork

Legal and Ethical Decision Making

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Job Description

About the role

As a Pharmacist with us 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. Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing 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-centered 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

We’re looking for a store-based Pharmacist to join our well-established and welcoming team at our Boots Pharmacy in Faringdon!

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive environment where you’ll work alongside experienced Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Advisors, a strong retail management team, and receive ongoing support from a dedicated Area Manager and Director of Stores.

This role also includes the Independent Prescribing qualification, fully funded by Boots – a great way to grow your clinical capabilities and shape the future of pharmacy services.

Why Faringdon?

Nestled between Oxford and Swindon, Faringdon is a charming historic market town brimming with character. With its quirky independent shops, vibrant community spirit, and easy access to the stunning Cotswolds, it offers a relaxed pace of life without sacrificing connectivity.

Whether you enjoy countryside walks, cosy pubs, or local culture and festivals, Faringdon provides a fantastic backdrop for work-life balance. It’s a place where you’ll feel at home – and appreciated.

We are offering...

- Double-matched retirement savings plan
- Reimbursement of GPhC fees
- Indemnity Insurance cover
- Exceptional career development opportunities
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday
- Generous Boots colleague discount
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a child
- 50% contribution to RPS Membership
- Free ongoing services training
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Benefits Box including cinema tickets, gym membership, restaurants, family days out, dental care, healthcare, financial services, and even a new car scheme …and much more!

If you’d like to find out more about this opportunity in Faringdon, please get in touch with our Regional Recruitment Partner, Amy Mackley, at [e-mail] or call 07827980580.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacist

Keywords

Newly qualified Pharmacist, Newly qualified, Pharmacist, healthcare, pharmacy, in store pharmacist, Medicine, Medicines,

Hours per week

42

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Weekdays and Weekends

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Region

5 - Wales and West

Area

149 - Oxfordshire and Berkshire

Store

5292 - FARINGDON AP

Req Posted Date

22-Apr-2025

County

Oxfordshire

Country

UK

Address 1

17 Market Place

Address 2

Faringdon