Pharmacist

Boots UK; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Stranraer is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to deliver expert care and advice. You will be responsible for ensuring customer safety and collaborating with the store team to enhance pharmacy capabilities. You should have a Master's degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator. This role offers a variety of benefits including a retirement savings plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Access to learning and development resources

Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Be registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI).
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be widely respected.
• Have a passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.
• Conducting continual review to ensure customer safety.

Skills

Professional expertise

Communication

Team-centered approach

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Collaboration

Education

Master in Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Pharmacy in Stranraer operates with an Accuracy Checking Technician as our Store Manager, providing great support for you, the Pharmacist. With the store being situated in a larger town there is also a fantastic retail side of the store. In terms of travel, Stranraer is the second largest town in Dumfries and Galloway situated on the picturesque South West coast of Scotland.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 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).

Job responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 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. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master in Pharmacy or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.