Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist in Plymouth to provide excellent customer and patient care. The role involves delivering pharmacy services, maintaining compliance with regulations, and collaborating with a team. Ideal candidates will exhibit high professionalism and a passion for community pharmacy. This full-time position offers further training and a flexible working environment. Relocation support available.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Demonstrate your passion for community pharmacy and patient care.
• Have excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations.
• Be able to put people at ease and meet varied customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice tailored to patient needs.
• Maintain accountability for legal and ethical pharmacy practices.
• Conduct reviews and audits to ensure customer safety.

Skills

High levels of professional expertise

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative team-centered approach

Education

Registration with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)

Job description

Overview

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 expert advice and reassurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
• Be 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 the 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

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 Boots benefits page: https://www.boots.jobs/why-boots/rewards-benefits/ . Please note that salary estimates 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 that we change for the better.

What’s next

If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application. We are open to flexible working options, 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 perform at your best.

You will complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on location you may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG or 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

Are you a customer-focused pharmacist looking for your next challenge? This role includes opportunities to gain clinical experience in a hospital outpatient pharmacy setting, with potential to work across hospital and community settings to broaden your skills. The position is based at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.

What Boots can offer you: a full-time permanent role with a rota including 1 in 4 Saturdays, relocation support if moving to the area, staff benefits, and ongoing professional training.

Store: Plymouth Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, UK.

Hours per week: 40