Relief Pharmacist

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to provide exceptional customer and patient care. This role goes beyond just dispensing medicine; it involves engaging with patients, offering expert advice, and ensuring safety through continuous audits and assessments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pharmacy operations, be a collaborative team player, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. By joining this forward-thinking company, you will be part of a supportive environment that values inclusivity and personal growth, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees

Contribution towards RPS fees

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC, PSNI, or PSI.
• High levels of professional expertise and respect from peers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice to customers and patients.
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.

Skills

Pharmacy Operations Knowledge

Excellent Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

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 responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
2. Being accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
3. Building the pharmacy capability of store teams
4. Conducting continual review through audit, observations, and risk assessments to ensure customer and patient safety
5. Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services

What you’ll need to have

To succeed in this role, you should have a professional, caring character and a genuine desire to help us improve. Additionally, you will:

• Be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
• Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be respected by stakeholders, peers, patients, customers, and external professionals
• Have a passion for community pharmacy and providing excellent care
• Be collaborative with a team-centered approach
• Have excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and local and national services
• Be a great communicator, able to put people at ease and meet varied needs effectively

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to learning and development resources and programmes
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance, with options for additional coverage if working in Primary Care settings (subject to terms)

We offer additional benefits that provide flexibility; click here to view our full list (rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may be inaccurate.

Why Boots

We value caring individuals who seek to make positive changes. Joining Boots means being part of an evolving company that promotes consideration and inclusivity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment. To learn more about careers at Boots, click here.

What's next

If your application is successful, a recruitment team member will contact you to discuss the next steps. We are open to flexible working options, including job sharing and reduced hours. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process to support your best performance.

Post-offer, you will undergo a pre-employment check, which may include submitting a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check depending on your location. Boots is a 'Ban the Box' employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.