Pharmacist

The Boots Company PLC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to join their vibrant team in Oxford. In this exciting role, you will provide exceptional patient care and expert advice while working in a supportive environment with experienced colleagues. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through funded training and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and a retirement savings plan. This position offers a fulfilling career path in community pharmacy, where your contributions will make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about making an impact in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Double-matched retirement savings plan

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Generous employee discounts

33 days’ annual leave

Free ongoing services training

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted cinema tickets

Gym memberships

Dental and healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC and experienced in pharmacy operations.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care and advice to patients.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical pharmacy standards.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments for safety.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Expertise

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Community Pharmacy Knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Degree

GPhC Registration

Job description

Are you a qualified Pharmacist seeking a new role? We are looking for someone to join our fantastic team in Oxford Cornmarket!

You will be based at one of our Health Centre stores with STAC and DSP. As a Pharmacist here you will spend more time with patients offering NHS and private services, ensuring that you're using your license to your full potential! We provide all travel services at this store as well as ear waxing.

You will also have double cover on a daily basis and support from a Nurse, where it will feel similar to working in a Doctors surgery. We expect the pharmacy business to grow even more with the plan for a third consultation room to be built.

This is a full time, 40 hour per week opportunity. It will include working every Sunday and three evenings per week until 8pm when the store closes.

As part of our pharmacy team, you’ll be supported by a fantastic group of experienced Pharmacy Technicians with checking capability, and Pharmacy Advisors, alongside a strong retail management team, dedicated Area Manager, and Director of Stores.

We’re proud to offer the opportunity to complete your Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification – fully funded by Boots.

Both experienced pharmacists and newly qualified pharmacists are welcome to apply for this role.

What we offer:

• Double-matched retirement savings plan
• GPhC fees reimbursed
• Indemnity insurance cover provided
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday
• Generous Boots colleague discount
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting or adopting a child
• 50% contribution towards RPS membership
• Free ongoing services training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to the Benefits Box – filled with fantastic perks including:
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Gym memberships
• Family days out
• Restaurant deals
• New car scheme
• Dental, healthcare & financial benefits

…and so much more!

If you’d like to find out more, please reach out to our Regional Recruitment Partner, Amy Mackley, at [e-mail] or call 07827980580.

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).

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.

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