Pharmacist

The Boots Company PLC; Grantham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join their friendly team in Grantham. This role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing pharmacy capabilities while collaborating with a supportive team. You will be responsible for making ethical decisions, providing professional services, and ensuring operational safety through audits. With a commitment to community health and a passion for pharmacy, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Join a company that values diversity and promotes an inclusive environment where you can thrive.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced leave policies

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee discounts

Learning and development resources

Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees

Contribution towards RPS fees

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Professional registration with pharmacy regulators is essential.
• Strong knowledge of local pharmacy services is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice to customers and patients.
• Make legal and ethical decisions in pharmacy operations.

Skills

Team collaboration skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations

High professional standards

Passion for community pharmacy

Education

Registration with GPhC, PSNI, or PSI

Job description

We are a friendly and supportive team committed to helping your transition into our pharmacy. Our DSP support hub alleviates some pressure from pharmacists by handling dispensing tasks. We offer various services including Flu vaccinations, NMS, Hypertension management, Pharmacy First, and contraception services. Our small store is conveniently located next to a GP surgery.

Working hours: Must work at least one Saturday per month. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm.

Schedule overview:

1. Week 1: Monday - Friday 9-6 (40 hours)
2. Week 2: Monday - Friday 9-6 (40 hours)
3. Week 3: Monday - Friday 9-6 (40 hours)
4. Week 4: Monday 9-6, Tuesday off, Wednesday - Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-1 (36 hours)

Contact: [e-mail], Phone: [phone]

About the role

As a Pharmacist, you will provide excellent customer and patient care, going beyond dispensing medicines to listening, advising, and reassuring. Your main responsibilities include:

• Delivering pharmacy strategy through expert care and advice
• Making legal and ethical decisions
• Enhancing the store team’s pharmacy capabilities
• Reviewing operations via audits and risk assessments to ensure safety
• Providing professional pharmacy services

What you’ll need to have

We seek a professional, caring individual with a genuine desire to improve healthcare. Requirements include:

• Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• High professional standards and respect from stakeholders
• A passion for community pharmacy and patient care
• Team collaboration skills
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and local services
• Excellent communication skills to meet diverse customer needs

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced leave policies
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employee discounts
• Learning and development resources
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance, with options for additional cover

Additional benefits and flexible working options are available. More details at boots.jobs/rewards. Note: Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and grow. We value diversity and are committed to equality and inclusion. Together, we aim to make a positive impact.

What’s next

If your application is successful, a recruitment team member will contact you to discuss next steps. We welcome flexible working arrangements, including job sharing and reduced hours, and provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Post-offer, a pre-employment check will be required, including DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks depending on location. Boots is a 'Ban the Box' employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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