Pharmacist

Boots UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to provide excellent customer and patient care beyond just dispensing medicine. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community pharmacy and be registered with a relevant pharmacy regulator. Key responsibilities include delivering the pharmacy strategy, conducting audits, and ensuring patient safety. This position offers a supportive environment and various benefits including retirement savings and generous employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Be registered with a relevant pharmacy regulator.
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise.
• Passion for community pharmacy and customer care.
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Deliver the pharmacy strategy through expert care.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments.
• Build pharmacy capability of store teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative team player

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Professional expertise

Education

Registered with a relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)

Job description

Boots UK, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About The Role

As a Pharmacist with us you’ll be providing excellent customer and patient care, going beyond dispensing medicine through listening and providing your expert advice and reassurance.

• Deliver the pharmacy strategy through expert care and advice
• 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-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)

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at https://www.boots.jobs/why-boots/rewards-benefits/boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

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.