Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Ringwood seeks a full-time Pharmacist to provide expert care and support a dedicated team. The ideal candidate is registered with a relevant pharmacy regulator and has a passion for community pharmacy. You'll deliver care, ensure compliance, and enjoy competitive benefits including a retirement plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Generous employee discounts

Professional development resources

Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high levels of professional expertise and respect from patients and peers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice to customers.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.
• Ensure customer and patient safety through audits and assessments.

Skills

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

High levels of professional expertise

Passion for community pharmacy

Team-centered approach

Excellent communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

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).

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.

Need To Know

Our fantastic Boots Pharmacy in Ringwood, Southampton Road is the perfect store for a pharmacist to begin their career, or for an experienced pharmacist to join a dedicated team at this welcoming and friendly pharmacy. We are seeking a full-time Pharmacist, to join this dedicated and motivated team.

This position offers you the opportunity to gain access to our market‑leading rewards programme and many other fantastic Boots benefits including our double matched Retirement savings plan and professional development pathways!

This store has a relatively new team; we are seeking an inspiring pharmacist who can develop their knowledge and experience to grow and prosper with this close‑knit team.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to work in a lovely community and you will have the support of a team of dispensers and pharmacy advisors, as well as a strong retail management support team and a dedicated Area Manager.

This position comes with the opportunity to complete your independent prescribing qualification, fully funded by Boots!

For further information, please contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, Renaldo Sinanan on [e-mail] or simply text 07811770080.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacist

Keywords

Newly qualified Pharmacist, Newly qualified, Pharmacist, healthcare, pharmacy, in store pharmacist, Medicine, Medicines

Hours per week

40

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Weekdays and Weekends

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Area

182 - Bournemouth

Store

919 - RINGWOOD

Req Posted Date

25-Nov-2025

County

Dorset

Country

UK

Address 1

11 Southampton Road

Address 2

Ringwood

Address 3

Hampshire

Post Code

BH24 1HB

Source

Boots