Relief Pharmacist

The Boots Company PLC; East Hagbourne, Wantage, Faringdon, Wallingford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Relief Pharmacist to provide exceptional care across multiple pharmacies. This role involves delivering expert advice, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. With a strong support system, including experienced Pharmacy Technicians and Advisors, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career. Enjoy a range of benefits including a double-matched retirement savings plan, generous annual leave, and ongoing training opportunities. If you are passionate about community pharmacy and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Double-matched retirement savings plan

GPhC fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Outstanding career development opportunities

33 days’ annual leave

Generous colleague discount

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted cinema tickets

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with expertise in community pharmacy.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert pharmacy care and advice across multiple locations.
• Ensure legal and ethical compliance in pharmacy operations.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments for patient safety.

Skills

Pharmacy Operations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Collaborative Teamwork

Customer Care

Professional Expertise

Education

Registered with GPhC, PSNI, or PSI

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate Relief Pharmacist to join our team in Oxfordshire, based out of our fantastic Didcot store!

Your main cluster of stores will include, but not limited to, Didcot, Wantage, Faringdon and Wallingford.

As part of our pharmacy relief team, you’ll be supported by a fantastic group of experienced Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Advisors, alongside a strong retail management team, dedicated Area Manager, and Director of Stores.

We also have a strong Deployment team to provide you with your rota 12 weeks in advance!

We’re proud to offer the opportunity to complete your Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification – fully funded by Boots.

What we offer:

• Double-matched retirement savings plan
• GPhC fees reimbursed
• Indemnity insurance cover provided
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday
• Generous Boots colleague discount
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting or adopting a child
• 50% contribution towards RPS membership
• Free ongoing services training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to the Benefits Box – filled with fantastic perks including:
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Gym memberships
• Family days out
• Restaurant deals
• New car scheme
• Dental, healthcare & financial benefits

About the role

As a Relief 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. You won't be based from one pharmacy, but provide service to customers and patients across a range of pharmacies. Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
• Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
• Building the pharmacy capability of store teams
• Conducting continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramount
• Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services

What you’ll need to have

To be successful in this role you will have a professional, caring character and a true desire to help us change for the better. In addition you will:

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

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes
• Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance with the option of selecting further free cover if you also work in Primary Care settings up to 3 days per week (subject to terms).

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 successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.

You will 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.