Job Description
Our pharmacists make a real difference by leading high-performing teams, raising standards, and delivering outstanding care to the communities we serve. To support you in your role, we provide innovative technology, a live pharmacy helpdesk, protected learning time, and access to a powerful network of pharmacy professionals across our stores and Support Centre.
About the opportunity
As a Boots Pharmacist, you won’t just manage the safe supply of medicines, you’ll lead a business, inspire a team, and shape the future of pharmacy in your community. This role is perfect for those with a growth mindset and a passion for excellence. Whether it’s driving service delivery, championing clinical care, or building a motivated team, you’ll bring ambition, accountability, and the mindset of a pharmacy owner. You’ll thrive when given the opportunity to take ownership and run your pharmacy like it’s your own. If you're someone who believes in going beyond average, who wants to set the standard, not follow it - then this is the opportunity for you.
Your main responsibilities will include:
What you’ll need to have
Our benefits
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What’s next
If you’re application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email.
This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
About the opportunity
As a Boots Pharmacist, you won’t just manage the safe supply of medicines, you’ll lead a business, inspire a team, and shape the future of pharmacy in your community. This role is perfect for those with a growth mindset and a passion for excellence. Whether it’s driving service delivery, championing clinical care, or building a motivated team, you’ll bring ambition, accountability, and the mindset of a pharmacy owner. You’ll thrive when given the opportunity to take ownership and run your pharmacy like it’s your own. If you're someone who believes in going beyond average, who wants to set the standard, not follow it - then this is the opportunity for you.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Leading the safe and effective running of the pharmacy and healthcare business while staying visible and accessible to patients and your team.
- Taking ownership of commercial and clinical performance, with a focus on raising standards and delivering strong patient outcomes.
- Delivering NHS, locally commissioned, and private services and embracing the use of technology to enhance the patient experience.
- Consistently monitoring and evaluating pharmacy standards and safety to ensure patients, customers, and team members are always protected.
- Working in partnership with the Store Manager to develop the capability, confidence, and cohesion of the healthcare team.
- Inspiring and coaching colleagues to grow in their roles, building a team culture based on performance, development, and shared ambition.
What you’ll need to have
- Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI)
- A growth mindset - you’re someone who is always looking to improve, learn, and lead change
- Strong communication and leadership skills to build trusted relationships with patients, your team, and local healthcare professionals
- Experience in driving pharmacy performance and leading with a high standard of patient care
- A desire to deliver and champion essential, advanced, and private pharmacy services
- The confidence to own results, set a clear vision, and bring others along on the journey
Our benefits
- Fully funded services training
- GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed
- Indemnity insurance cover
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- CPD Days and protected learning time
- Development opportunities to enhance your career
- Generous staff discount
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
- Additional Option to buy benefits including additional 5 days holidays
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What’s next
If you’re application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email.
This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
About Boots
Boots is the UK’s largest pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer with a 175-year heritage of caring for communities.
With around 1,900 stores ranging from local community pharmacies to large destination health and beauty stores, our purpose is to keep changing things for the better to support our customers and patients through every stage of their lives.