Relief Pharmacist

Boots UK; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discount across Boots and partner brands

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer in Kirkcaldy is seeking a Relief Pharmacist to provide essential patient care and deliver NHS services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy, registered with the relevant regulator, and excellent communication skills. You will play a key role in leading a team, ensuring compliance, and representing the pharmacy in the community. A generous benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC, PSNI, or PSI.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting with patient care.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NHS and private services using in-store and digital tools.
• Lead professional and legal standards for patient safety.
• Monitor and improve standards of care and safety.
• Work with the Store Manager to develop healthcare team capabilities.
• Grow talent and support colleagues.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience leading patient and customer care within a pharmacy setting

Passion for delivering essential, advanced, and private services

Collaborative, team-first mindset

Education

Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)

Job description

Boots UK Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom

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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

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

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?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

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.

We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.