Relief Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in the UK seeks a Boots Pharmacist to manage pharmacy operations, ensuring high standards of patient care and leading a team. You will be responsible for commercial and clinical performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates possess strong communication, leadership skills, and a growth mindset. Competitive benefits package offered, including training opportunities and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

Indemnity insurance cover

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

CPD Days and protected learning time

Generous staff discount

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI).
• A growth mindset - you’re someone who is always looking to improve and lead change.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to build trusted relationships.
• Experience in driving pharmacy performance and high standard patient care.
• Confidence to own results and set a clear vision.

Responsibilities

• Leading the safe and effective running of the pharmacy.
• Taking ownership of commercial and clinical performance.
• Delivering NHS and private services.
• Monitoring pharmacy standards and safety.
• Inspiring and coaching colleagues to grow.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Growth mindset

Pharmacy performance driving

Patient care focus

Education

Registration with the 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. 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.

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

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.

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.