Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Leatherhead is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care beyond just dispensing medicine. Responsibilities include delivering expert advice, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering team capabilities within the store. Ideal candidates will be registered with GPhC and possess strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for enhancing community pharmacy services. This role offers opportunities for professional development and participation in local healthcare initiatives.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Learning and development resources

Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator.
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and respect from stakeholders.
• Have a passion for community pharmacy.
• Have excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice to customers.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.
• Conduct continual reviews to ensure customer safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional expertise

Collaborative mindset

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Education

Registered with GPhC, PSNI, PSI

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).

You can find more benefits information at https://www.boots.jobs/why-boots/rewards-benefits/ boots.jobs/rewards.

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 recruiting for a pharmacist to join us in our Great Bookham store, KT23 4AA. Make sure to get your applications in! This is a perfect opportunity for a services oriented pharmacist to be able to focus on services, patient interaction and supporting the local community. You will be supported by an experienced Area Manger and a lovely team of dispensers and pharmacy technician. There will be the opportunity to further enhance your skillset by pursuing your Independent Prescribing qualification through Boots!

For further information, please get in contact with the Regional Recruitment Partner, Renaldo Sinanan on [e-mail] or simply text, 07811 770080.