Relief Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A national pharmacy chain is seeking a Relief Pharmacist for its Dorset area teams. The role involves leading pharmacy operations, ensuring high standards of patient care, and inspiring a team. Applicants need to have relevant pharmacy registration and excellent leadership skills. Benefits include performance-based bonuses and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay

Qualifications

• Experience driving pharmacy performance and leading patient care.
• Desire to deliver essential and private pharmacy services.
• Confidence to own results and engage others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy's safe and effective operations.
• Take ownership of clinical performance and patient outcomes.
• Inspire and coach the pharmacy team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Patient care excellence

Growth mindset

Education

Registration with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI)

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. Boots provides innovative technology, a live pharmacy helpdesk, protected learning time, and access to a powerful network of pharmacy professionals across our stores and Support Centre.

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 suits someone 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’re someone who believes in going beyond average and setting the standard, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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
• Option to buy additional benefits including 5 extra holiday days
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

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Why Boots

Boots fosters a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone be themselves and reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. We change for the better with you.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any questions. If you are unsuccessful, 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, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you 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.

Need To Know

• Boots are seeking a patient-focused Relief Pharmacist to join our pharmacy teams across the Dorset area.
• As a Relief Pharmacist, you will gain confidence quickly, experience different stores and challenges, receive flexible work patterns, and learn best practices to share with other stores.
• You will be stationed across 2-3 stores maximum with a rota presented at least 6 weeks in advance.
• This role offers a strong base salary plus a substantial, performance-based annual bonus, with benefits including retirement savings, staff discounts, and more.
• Immediate interview available. For inquiries, contact our Regional Recruitment Partner via email or text.