Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in St. Austell seeks a Boots Pharmacist to lead pharmacy operations and deliver high standards of patient care. The role includes overseeing pharmacy performance and inspiring a team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and leadership skills, along with a growth mindset. Competitive benefits and opportunities for development are provided.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

Generous staff discount

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must be registered with GPhC, PSNI, or PSI.
• Desired qualities include strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in high-standard patient care is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and effective running of the pharmacy.
• Take ownership of commercial and clinical performance.
• Monitor and evaluate pharmacy standards for safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Growth mindset

Experience in driving pharmacy performance

Education

Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator

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. To support you in your role, we provide 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 for those with a growth mindset and a passion for excellence. Whether it’s driving service delivery, championing clinical care, or building a motivated team, you’ll bring ambition, accountability, and the mindset of a pharmacy owner. You’ll thrive when given the opportunity to take ownership and run your pharmacy like it’s your own. If you believe in going beyond average and setting the standard, this is the opportunity for you.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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 always 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

Our 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
• Additional option to buy benefits including an extra 5 days holidays
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

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\u2019s with you that we change for the better.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have been unsuccessful, we are unable to contact you personally, but 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 as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be 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.

Business Area Pharmacy

Function Pharmacist

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

Hours per week 33

Latitude,longitude 50.338325243,-4.793895199

Shift Pattern Weekdays and Weekends

Airport No

Hours per week (2) 25 to 34 hours per week

Company UK Stores

Division 16 - United Kingdom

Should this vacancy be posted on Boots.jobs? No

Region 8 - South

Area 187 - Cornwall

Store 375 - ST AUSTELL

Req Posted Date 22-Apr-2025

County Cornwall

Country UK

Address 1 29 Fore Street

Address 2 St Austell

Address 3 Cornwall