Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Newton Abbot is seeking a Boots Pharmacist to lead pharmacy operations. You’ll inspire your team, drive excellent patient care, and manage clinical performance. The ideal candidate will have registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator and a passion for improvement. This role allows for personal and professional growth while delivering essential pharmacy services.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

Generous staff discount

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI) is mandatory.
• Experience in leading teams and managing pharmacy operations.
• Proven ability to drive service delivery and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the pharmacy.
• Manage clinical performance and ensure safety standards.
• Inspire and develop your healthcare team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Growth mindset

Patient care advocacy

Driving pharmacy performance

Job description

Overview

Our pharmacists make a real difference by leading high-performing teams, raising standards, and delivering outstanding care to the communities we serve. Boots provides innovative technology, a live pharmacy helpdesk, protected learning time, and access to a powerful network of pharmacy professionals across our stores and Support Centre.

About the opportunity

As a Boots Pharmacist, you won’t just manage the safe supply of medicines, you’ll lead a business, inspire a team, and shape the future of pharmacy in your community. This role is suitable for those with a growth mindset and a passion for excellence. You’ll drive service delivery, champion clinical care, and build a motivated team, bringing ambition, accountability, and the mindset of a pharmacy owner. You’ll thrive when given the opportunity to take ownership and run your pharmacy as if it were your own.

If you believe in going beyond average, setting the standard, and not following it, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Leading the safe and effective running of the pharmacy and healthcare business while staying visible and accessible to patients and your team.
• Taking ownership of commercial and clinical performance, with a focus on raising standards and delivering strong patient outcomes.
• Delivering NHS, locally commissioned, and private services and embracing the use of technology to enhance the patient experience.
• Consistently monitoring and evaluating pharmacy standards and safety to ensure patients, customers, and team members are protected.
• Working in partnership with the Store Manager to develop the capability, confidence, and cohesion of the healthcare team.
• Inspiring and coaching colleagues to grow in their roles, building a team culture based on performance, development, and shared ambition.

What you’ll need to have

• Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI)
• A growth mindset — you’re someone who is always looking to improve, learn, and lead change
• Strong communication and leadership skills to build trusted relationships with patients, your team, and local healthcare professionals
• Experience in driving pharmacy performance and leading with a high standard of patient care
• A desire to deliver and champion essential, advanced, and private pharmacy services
• The confidence to own results, set a clear vision, and bring others along on the journey

Benefits

• Fully funded services training
• GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed
• Indemnity insurance cover
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• CPD Days and protected learning time
• Development opportunities to enhance your career
• Generous staff discount
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
• Option to buy benefits including 5 additional holidays
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

Boots fosters a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. We change for the better with you.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any questions. If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified by email. This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support during the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.