Pharmacist

Boots; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Access to learning and development resources

Professional indemnity insurance

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Scotland is seeking a Pharmacist to join their team in Hamilton. Candidates should possess independent prescribing and have a strong desire to deliver expert care and advice. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Flexibility in hours is available, with options for 32 or 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High levels of professional expertise respected by peers and local professionals.
• Passion for community pharmacy and customer care.
• Ability to effectively meet varied customer and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice through the pharmacy strategy.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions.
• Conduct audits to ensure customer and patient safety.

Skills

Professional expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Education

Registered with pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)

Job description

Overview

Regional Recruitment Partner | Boots | Pharmacy | Scotland

Our Pharmacy in Hamilton, Mill Road is looking for a Pharmacist who has independent prescribing to join their team. Great team, strong community links and opportunities for clinical growth. Will consider 32 or 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan


• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay


• Discretionary annual bonus


• 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 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. Find out more at https://www.boots.jobs/why-boots/rewards-benefits/

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 discuss your application. We are open to discussing 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 perform at your best.

You will complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on 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.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not applicable


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Health Care Provider