Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Yeovil is looking for a full-time Pharmacist to deliver NHS and private pharmacy services, ensuring patient safety and compliance. You'll lead a dedicated team, monitor care quality, and have opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will be registered with the appropriate pharmacy regulator and have strong communication skills. Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a generous employee discount are offered, alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discount

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

CPD Days and protected learning time

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC, PSNI, PSI.
• Experience in pharmacy setting preferred.
• Ability to coach and guide team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NHS and private services using in-store and digital tools.
• Monitor and improve standards of care and safety.
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to grow talent.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience leading patient and customer care

Collaborative, team-first mindset

Passion for delivering essential services

Education

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

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Our pharmacists make a real difference in the communities we look after, delivering trusted care, advice and services that put patients first. In this role, you’ll use your clinical expertise every day, surrounded by a brilliant team and tools.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering NHS, locally commissioned, and private services using both in-store and digital tools
• Leading professional and legal standards for patient safety and pharmacy compliance
• Monitoring, evaluating, and continually improving standards of care and safety
• Working with the Store Manager to develop the capability of the wider healthcare team
• Growing talent that reflects the communities we serve; coaching, mentoring and supporting your colleagues every step of the way.
• Representing Boots within the local community and with healthcare professionals

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience leading patient and customer care within a pharmacy setting
• Passion for delivering essential, advanced, and private services
• A collaborative, team-first mindset and an eagerness to coach and guide others

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in enhanced services
• A strong understanding of local clinical networks

Where your brilliance can take you

With us, your pharmacy career can go in many different directions, from Independent Prescriber to leading clinical services, to field leadership, or specialist roles in our Support Office. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discount across Boots and partner brands
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay, and a gift card for those expecting or adopting
• Flexible benefits scheme; holiday buying, gym discounts, life assurance and more
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
• CPD Days and protected learning time
• GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed
• Additional option to buy benefits, including the option to buy up to five extra holidays

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A bit about us

At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to 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.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.

Need To Know

Our fantastic Boots Pharmacy at Yeovil 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 a strong base salary, a substantial performance‑based annual bonus as well as many other fantastic Boots benefits including our double‑matched Retirement savings plan and sizeable employee discount!

This is an exciting opportunity for you to work within a service‑lead store; you will have the support of a team of ACT’s, 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.