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Relief Pharmacist
Pharmacist Role – Community & NHS Pharmacy Care (Boots)
What You’ll Be Doing
Our pharmacists make a real difference in the communities we support, providing trusted care, advice, and services—putting patients first. In this role, you’ll apply your clinical expertise daily, surrounded by a supportive team and cutting-edge tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver NHS, locally commissioned, and private services via both in-store and digital channels
- Ensure adherence to professional and legal standards for patient safety and pharmacy compliance
- Continuously assess and enhance standards of care and safety
- Collaborate with the Store Manager to develop the wider healthcare team’s capabilities
- Foster a coaching and talent-growth culture, mentoring colleagues to build a team reflective of local communities
- Act as a community ambassador for Boots, engaging with healthcare professionals
What You’ll Need (Essential Requirements)
- Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven experience in leading patient and customer care within a pharmacy setting
- Passion for delivering essential, advanced, and private services
- A collaborative mindset, prioritising teamwork and guiding others
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Bonus Criteria
- Experience in enhanced pharmacy services
- In-depth knowledge of local clinical networks
Where Your Career Could Go
Boots offers diverse career progression paths, including:
- Independent Prescriber
- Leadership in clinical services
- Field management or specialist roles in our Support Office
Boots will support you every step of the way—we’re committed to your growth.
Rewards & Benefits
- Retirement savings plan (the Boots Retirement Savings Plan)
- Employee discounts across Boots and partner brands
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay, plus a gift card for new parents/adoptive families
- Flexible perks:
- Holiday buying
- Gym discounts
- Life assurance
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support via TELUS Health
- CPD days and scheduled learning time
- Fees reimbursed (for GPhC/PSNI/PSI registration)
- Optional extra benefits, including additional paid leave (max 5 extra holidays)
- MyBoosts – ongoing discounts and perks for employees
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About Us
Boots is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to an inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We hold ourselves to high standards to ensure a valued and supportive environment for employees to excel, thereby delivering exceptional service to customers and colleagues.
Next Steps
If you apply, our team will:
- Keep you updated on progress
- Arrange subsequent steps promptly
We invite discussions for part-time and job-share arrangements if the role is full-time.
Support: Should you require adjustments during the application/interview process, let us know—we’ll facilitate reasonable measures to ensure you’re at your best.
Before starting, successful candidates must complete a pre-employment check. Location-dependent, this includes either a DBS, PVG, or Access NI verification.
As a Ban the Box, we assess suitability with a case-by-case approach for criminal convictions.
Join Boots and explore the difference you can make. Apply today!
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