Relief Pharmacist

Boots.com; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discount acrossBoots

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

CPD Days and protected learning time

GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed

Up to five extra holidays

Job summary

Boots is seeking a Pharmacist to join our team in the community, providing trusted care, advice and services that put patients first. You’ll apply clinical expertise daily, supported by a strong team and modern tools.

You’ll deliver NHS, private and locally commissioned services, lead patient safety standards, mentor colleagues, and represent Boots within the local healthcare network. The role opens pathways to professional development and a rewarding career with Boots.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with eagerness to coach others.
• Experience in enhanced services is a plus.
• Understanding of local clinical networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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.

Skills

GPhC registration

Communication

Patient care leadership

Private services

Team coaching

Enhanced services

Clinical networks

Job description

Pharmacist Role

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
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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?

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.