Relief Pharmacist

Boots Opticians; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy provider is seeking a Relief Pharmacist in Plymouth. The role offers an opportunity to provide patient care across various pharmacies. Successful candidates will have a registered pharmacist qualification and a passion for community pharmacy. The position includes full-time or part-time options and offers generous employee benefits including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees

Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator.
• Passion for community pharmacy and providing excellent care.
• Ability to make legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care and advice to patients.
• Conduct audits and assessments for safety.
• Implement pharmacy strategy and build team capability.

Skills

Professional expertise

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Registered pharmacist with GPhC, PSNI, PSI

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Relief Pharmacist role providing excellent customer and patient care across a range of pharmacies rather than a single location. You’ll listen, offer expert advice and reassurance, and support across hospital outpatient and Boots community stores.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
• Be accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
• Build the pharmacy capability of store teams
• Conduct continual review through audits, observations and risk assessment to prioritise customer and patient safety
• Deliver a range of professional pharmacy services

What you’ll need to have

• Be registered with the 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 customers
• Collaborative with a team-centered approach
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provision of national and local services
• Excellent communication skills; able to put people at ease and meet varied customer and patient needs

Our benefits

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

We have a range of benefits and flexible options. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

Boots is committed to equality and inclusion; we are an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive and inclusive working environment for all. We change for the better with the support of our colleagues.

What’s next

If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to discuss next steps. We are open to flexible working options including job share and reduced hours. We can provide reasonable adjustments to support applications and interviews. A pre-employment check will be completed after an offer, with location-specific checks (DBS, PVG or Access NI) as applicable. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Need To Know

Are you a pharmacist looking for a rewarding new challenge? This is a Hospital Relief Pharmacist role across hospital outpatient pharmacies and Boots community stores, based at Plymouth Hospital.

Role offers hybrid hospital and community pharmacy experience, permanent contract with full-time or part-time options, industry-leading training, relocation support, and generous colleague benefits including staff discounts and pension. Be part of a collaborative team delivering outstanding patient care.

How to apply or learn more, contact: [e-mail] | 07827980580

Job Details

Business Area: Pharmacy

Function: Pharmacist

Hours per week: 40

Location: Plymouth Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, UK

Region: Hospitals

Area: Hospitals South

Company: UK Stores

Division: 16 - United Kingdom

Req Posted Date: 04-Jul-2025

Country: UK