Relief Pharmacist

Boots Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Staff discount

Discretionary annual bonus

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Counselling and wellbeing support

CPD days

GPhC/PSNI/PSI fees reimbursed

Additional holidays option

Job summary

Boots Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a pharmacist to make a real difference in the communities we serve, based in Edinburgh. You will use your clinical expertise daily, supported by a brilliant team and tools.

In this role you will deliver NHS, locally commissioned and private services, lead patient safety and pharmacy compliance, and contribute to ongoing care improvements. This is a role for collaborative professionals who want to grow within Boots, with opportunities from independent

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NHS, locally commissioned, and private services using both in-store and digital tools.
• Lead 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.

Skills

Regulator registration

Communication skills

Leadership of patient care

Care for delivering services

Collaborative mindset

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?

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.