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Relief Pharmacist
Senior Pharmacist – Patient-First Pharmacy Services
About the Role
Our pharmacists are at the heart of what we do, making a tangible difference in the communities we serve. Here, you’ll apply your clinical expertise daily, supported by a brilliant team and the best tools possible—all while delivering trusted care, advice, and services designed to put patients first.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering a mix of NHS, locally commissioned, and private services through both in-store and digital platforms
- Ensuring strict adherence to professional and legal standards while prioritising patient safety and pharmacy compliance
- Consistently monitoring, evaluating, and improving standards of care for optimal patient outcomes
- Collaborating with the Store Manager to develop the broader healthcare team’s capabilities
- Coaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues to foster a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve
- Actively representing Boots in local community engagements and consultations with healthcare professionals
What You’ll Need
Must-Have Requirements
- Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI)
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven experience leading patient care, consultation, and customer service in a pharmacy setting
- A strong passion for delivering essential, advanced, and private healthcare services
- A naturally collaborative mindset, committed to team-first principles with a desire to guide others
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Ideally
- Experience in enhanced pharmacy services (e.g., clinical services, vaccination programmes)
- Deep knowledge of local clinical networks and healthcare ecosystems
Where Your Brilliance Can Take You
Here, your pharmacy career can thrive—and grow in countless ways. Develop expertise as an Independent Prescriber, lead clinical services, take on field management roles, or specialised positions in Boots Support Office.
Our career pathways are flexible; if you want to progress, we’ll provide the training, opportunities and support needed to get you there.
Benefits Designed for You
We invest in our people, because when you thrive, our community thrives too.
Financial & Retirement
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (automatically enrolling you and matching your contributions)
- Generous employee discounts on all Boots products and trusted partner brands
- Discretionary annual bonus (additional rewards based on performance and company success)
Family & Personal Wellbeing
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay plus a greeting gift for those expecting or adopting
- Flexible benefit choices, including holiday purchases and additional paid leave (up to five extra days)
Health & Work-Life Balance
- Access to 24/7 counselling & wellbeing support via TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
- Protected learning time and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days
- Full GPhC/PSNI/PSI annual fee reimbursement
- Life assurance, gym discounts, and considerations for:
- Wellbeing budgets
- Financial advice support
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About Us
At Boots, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every colleague feels supported, valued, and empowered.
A diverse, positive workforce doesn’t just reflect our values—it drives outstanding care for our customers, colleagues and communities.
Moving Forward
- If you apply, our team will promptly inform you of the next steps or your application’s outcome.
- Full-time roles consider part-time or job-sharing arrangements flexibly.
- We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments (e.g., interview accommodation) as needed throughout the application process.
Pre-Employment Check
The final step involves a pre-employment background check (either a DBS check/PVG Schemes or an Access NI Check, depending on your location).
Ban the Box
Boots is a Ban the Box employer. Criminal convictions alone will not disqualify application consideration—instead, all applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
We look forward to welcoming you. Be brilliant with Boots.
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