Relief Pharmacist Boots

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Fort William, Oban; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boots in Fort William and Oban is seeking a qualified pharmacist to provide professional pharmacy services across its locations. You will deliver NHS and private services, offer clinical advice, and work with store teams to ensure high standards of patient care.

This permanent, full-time role (40 hours) requires adaptability, strong professional judgement, and a commitment to patient safety as you support local healthcare across two communities.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist registered to practise in Scotland.
• Strong clinical knowledge and professional judgement.
• Understanding of pharmacy legislation and professional standards.
• Commitment to patient safety and high standards of care.
• Ability to deliver NHS and private pharmacy services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working with patients and healthcare colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to working across different pharmacy locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NHS, locally commissioned and private pharmacy services.
• Provide professional clinical advice and support to patients.
• Use in-store and digital tools to deliver pharmacy services.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with professional and legal requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate standards of care and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with Store Managers to support the development of healthcare teams.
• Contribute to the delivery of accessible pharmacy services in Fort William and Oban.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain safe and effective pharmacy services.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient safety

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Boots is looking for a Relief Pharmacist to provide professional pharmacy services across its Fort William and Oban locations.
This position would suit a qualified pharmacist who enjoys working with different pharmacy teams, providing clinical advice and helping patients access essential healthcare services in their local communities.

The Role

• Deliver NHS, locally commissioned and private pharmacy services.
• Provide professional clinical advice and support to patients.
• Use in-store and digital tools to deliver pharmacy services.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with professional and legal requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate standards of care and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with Store Managers to support the development of healthcare teams.
• Contribute to the delivery of accessible pharmacy services in Fort William and Oban.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain safe and effective pharmacy services.

Working Pattern

• Permanent, full time position.
• 40 hours per week.
• Working pattern covers Monday to Sunday.
• The role involves working across Fort William and Oban.

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified pharmacist with the professional registration required to practise in Scotland.
• Strong clinical knowledge and professional judgement.
• Understanding of pharmacy legislation and professional standards.
• Commitment to patient safety and high standards of care.
• Ability to deliver NHS and private pharmacy services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working with patients and healthcare colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively with different pharmacy teams.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to support the development of colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to working across different pharmacy locations.