Relief Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in the heart of Lincolnshire is searching for a qualified pharmacist to deliver trusted care and services in Skegness. You will utilize your clinical expertise and lead the healthcare team in providing NHS and private services. Ideal candidates will be registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator and possess strong communication skills. Flexible working options are available, making it a perfect role for those looking to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discount

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

CPD Days and protected learning time

GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Passion for delivering essential, advanced, and private services.
• Willingness to coach and guide others.

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.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience leading patient and customer care

Collaborative, team-first mindset

Education

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

Job description

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

Where your brilliance can take you

With us, your pharmacy career can go in many different directions, from Independent Prescriber to leading clinical services, to field leadership, or specialist roles in our Support Office. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.

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

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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.

Need To Know

Join us in the heart of Lincolnshire for this relief based role. Based out of our Skegness store this role will cover a cluster of stores in the area, with travel up to 45 mins and will include alternate weekend working. If you are looking for full time or part time this role could be perfect for you. Contact your regional recruitment partner for more information - [e-mail], 07816244461

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

53.143236346,0.3373556675

Shift Pattern

Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Region

4 - Central

Area

136 - Lincolnshire

Store

109 - SKEGNESS

Req Posted Date

22-Jan-2026

County

Lincolnshire

Country

UK

Address 1

58-64 Lumley Road

Address 2

Skegness

Post Code

PE25 3NG

Source

Boots