Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Hessle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established community pharmacy is seeking a dedicated and motivated Pharmacist to join their team in Hessle, UK. In this role, you will focus on providing excellent patient care and advising customers on their health needs. The ideal candidate will be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator and possess a deep understanding of pharmacy operations. If you're looking for a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Professional, caring character with a true desire to help.
• Demonstrates high levels of professional expertise.
• Passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Deliver pharmacy strategy through expert advice.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments for safety.

Skills

Customer care

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Pharmacy operations knowledge

Education

Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (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 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-centred 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 are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Pharmacist to join our welcoming team at a well‑established community pharmacy. You’ll be working alongside a friendly and experienced team, including a supportive manager who values collaboration and a positive work atmosphere.

Contact your regional recruitment partner David for more information - [e-mail]/07816244461.

We provide a range of NHS services, including: Flu vaccinations (no Covid‑19 vaccinations), Hypertension case‑finding, Pharmacy First, Contraception Service.

With an off‑site dispensary and Scan to Accuracy technology in place, pharmacists are able to focus more on clinical services and patient care with fewer checking duties.

If you’re looking for a role with a healthy work‑life balance, and a chance to work in a forward‑thinking pharmacy environment – we’d love to hear from you!