Pharmacist

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

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer as a Pharmacist. You'll provide expert care, inspire others, and ensure patient safety. Enjoy a range of benefits, flexible working options, and opportunities for career progression in various pharmacy settings.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Generous staff discount

Learning and development resources

Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator.
• High professional standards and respect from stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice in pharmacy.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Customer Care

Teamwork

Education

Registered with GPhC

Job description

About Boots

We are the UK’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer. With over 2500 stores in the UK, our purpose is to help our customers look and feel better than they thought possible. For almost 170 years, we have used our expertise to help improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. Boots UK is part of the Retail Pharmacy International Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

What you can expect:

As a Pharmacist with us, it’s more than just dispensing medicine; it’s about listening to and inspiring others while providing expert advice and reassurance.

• Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
• Building pharmacy capability of store teams
• Conducting continual review through audits, observations, and risk assessments to ensure customer and patient safety
• Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services

What’s in it for you?

Pharmacists are at the heart of our business. We offer a range of benefits that go beyond salary and provide flexibility:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days)
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discounts, activity passes, and more
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential counselling 24/7
• Generous staff discount, with additional discounts for Boots brands, Boot Opticians, and Boots Hearingcare
• Access to corporate third-party discounts (retail, cinema, holidays, etc.)
• Support through the Boots Benevolent Fund for colleagues in times of hardship
• Learning and development resources and programmes
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance, with options for additional cover in Primary Care settings
• Location-specific benefits

*All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.*

What’s next for you?

Explore how your Pharmacy career can progress with us…

Career Progression: Develop your career through various opportunities, including clinical services, becoming a Macmillan Information Pharmacist, or store management, supported by our award-winning Learning & Development team.

Variety: Work in community pharmacies, health centres, care services, hospitals, retail stores, or airports. Our environment is fast-paced and inspiring, allowing you to deliver genuine care and build relationships with patients, customers, and colleagues.

What you need:

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• High professional standards and respect from stakeholders and peers
• A passion for community pharmacy and excellent customer care
• A collaborative, team-centered approach
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and local/national services
• Strong communication skills for effective face-to-face interactions

We offer flexible working options, including job share and part-time roles. Please discuss your preferences with us.

This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

About the company

Boots Opticians Ltd. operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores across the UK.