Relief Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Crawley seeks a Boots Pharmacist to lead a team, drive service delivery, and ensure high standards of patient care. You will inspire your colleagues while taking ownership of both clinical and commercial performance. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, alongside development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

Indemnity insurance cover

Development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI).
• Experience in driving pharmacy performance and high standards of patient care.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Leading the safe and effective running of the pharmacy.
• Taking ownership of both commercial and clinical performance.
• Inspiring and coaching colleagues to grow in their roles.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Commercial performance focus

Clinical care delivery

Growth mindset

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. To support you in your role, we provide innovative technology, a live pharmacy helpdesk, protected learning time, and access to a powerful network of pharmacy professionals across our stores and Support Centre.

About the opportunity

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 is perfect for those 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, who wants to set the standard, not follow it - then this is the opportunity for you.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Additional Option to buy benefits including additional 5 days holidays
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. 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 your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but 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 as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to 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.

Business Area

Pharmacy

Function

Pharmacist

Keywords

Newly qualified Pharmacist, Newly qualified, Pharmacist, healthcare, pharmacy, in store pharmacist, Medicine, Medicines

Hours per week

40

Latitude,longitude 1

51.114184092,-0.186193235

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Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

8 - South

Area

177 - East Surrey and Sussex

Store

1449 - CRAWLEY

Req Posted Date

22-Apr-2025

County

West Sussex

Country

UK

Address 1

3 County Mall

Address 2

Crawley

Address 3

West Sussex