Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care and expert advice. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the pharmacy strategy and ensuring the highest standards of service. You'll collaborate with a team to enhance pharmacy capabilities and conduct thorough audits for patient safety. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a real difference in the community. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise is valued and your contributions help shape the future of pharmacy services.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice in pharmacy operations.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Customer Care

Pharmacy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Professional Expertise

Education

Pharmacy Degree

GPhC Registration

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 have a fantastic opportunity to join our Harpenden team as a Pharmacist.

This store is situated in the affluent area of Harpenden and the store has recently had a refit, preparing for their pharmacy growth. This store offers a wide variety of services such as travel, chicken pox, and NHS services.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacist

Keywords

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

Hours per week

27

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Region

6 - East

Area

161 - West Hertfordshire

Store

769 - HARPENDEN

County

Hertfordshire

Country

UK

Address 1

23-25 High Street

Address 2

Harpenden

Address 3

Hertfordshire