Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy service provider in Gainsborough is seeking a Pharmacist to lead the dispensing team. The role involves providing excellent patient care, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for community pharmacy. Flexible working options available.

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

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• High levels of professional expertise respected by all stakeholders.
• Passion for community pharmacy and providing excellent customer care.
• Ability to lead and support the pharmacy team confidently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer and patient care.
• Accountable for legal and ethical pharmacy decisions.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to ensure safety.

Skills

Professional expertise

Excellent communication

Collaborative teamwork

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Education

Registered with GPhC, PSNI, PSI

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 the 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)

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you. Learn more at Boots rewards and benefits.

Boots is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

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 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 location you may be asked to submit 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 have a friendly team of twelve and are looking for a pharmacist to lead the dispensing team with confidence. We offer Care Services, Dosettes, Flu Vaccination Service, Pharmacy First, Contraception, and Blood Pressure services. There is plenty to keep you busy, but with the right team around you, this is all possible.

So if this sounds like the kind of team you would like to join, please get in touch or apply now.

Business Area: Pharmacy

Function: Pharmacist

Hours per week: 22

Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK