Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national pharmacy services provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver exceptional customer care and expert advice. The role involves executing pharmacy strategies, ensuring patient safety through audits, and providing professional pharmacy services. Candidates must be registered with a relevant regulator and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. This is a 12-month maternity cover position starting in April 2026, offering a supportive work environment focused on inclusivity and professional growth.

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

• Be registered with a relevant pharmacy regulator.
• Demonstrate professional expertise and be respected by stakeholders.
• Passionate about community pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacy strategy through expert care.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments for safety.

Skills

Professional expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Customer care

Education

Registered with GPhC, PSNI, PSI

Job description

Job Description

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.

About the role

• Deliver the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice.
• Be accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.
• Build the pharmacy capability of store teams.
• Conduct continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramount.
• Deliver a range of professional pharmacy services.

What you’ll need to have

• Be registered with a 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.

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

Here is an amazing opportunity to enhance your skillset and evolve clinically. This is a 12‑month maternity cover in Kingston Hospital, that will be available from April 2026. Mon‑Fri 9:00‑18:00.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacist

Hours per week

40

Region

17 - Hospitals

Area

221 - Hospitals North and London

Store

1947 - Kingston Hospital

Req Posted Date

11-Dec-2025

County

Surrey

Country

UK

Post Code

KT2 7QB

Source

Boots