At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert care and advice while ensuring patient safety in a community pharmacy.
- Company: Join Boots, the UK's largest community pharmacy chain with over 170 years of history.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £42,000, generous holiday, and double-matched pension contributions.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with a structured training programme for EEA pharmacists.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your pharmacy career.
- Qualifications: Must be GPhC registered or in the process, with a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
As a Pharmacist with us you’ll be providing excellent customer and patient care; it’s more than dispensing medicine, it’s listening and providing your expert advice and reassurance. Your main areas of responsibility will be:
- Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
- Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
- Building the pharmacy capability of store teams
- Conducting continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramount
- Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services
To be successful in this role you will have a professional, caring character and a true desire to help us change for the better. In addition you will:
- Be registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
- Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be widely respected by stakeholders, peers, patients, customers and external local professionals
- Have a passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for our customers
- Be collaborative with a team-centred approach
- Have excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provisions of national and local services
- Be a great communicator; able to put people at ease and effectively meet the varied needs of our customers and patients
We offer a range of benefits including:
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes
- Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
- Contribution towards RPS fees
- Professional indemnity insurance with the option of selecting further free cover if you also work in Primary Care settings up to 3 days per week (subject to terms)
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.
You will 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.
Various UK Locations | Starting salary: £42,000 + location allowances for select remote locations. Are you an EEA-qualified pharmacist looking to build your career in the UK? At Boots, we’re here to support you every step of the way!
With over 2,000 stores nationwide and more than 170 years of history, Boots is the UK’s largest community pharmacy chain, making it the perfect place to start your journey as a New to UK Pharmacist.
We offer an exceptional, market-leading Support to Practice Programme to help you transition into pharmacy practice in the UK. This 12-week structured programme is designed for EEA Pharmacists, you will receive:
- Hands-on training in an established store with an experienced pharmacist
- A dedicated mentor to guide you through UK pharmacy law, ethics, and best practices
- Two e-tests (at 6 weeks and 12 weeks) to ensure your readiness
- A clear pathway to a successful and rewarding pharmacy career with Boots
As a New to UK Pharmacist, you will receive:
- £42,000 starting salary + location-based allowances for selected remote areas
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + the option to buy 5 extra days per year
- Double-matched pension contributions (up to 12%)
- GPhC registration fees & IELTS/OET costs reimbursed
- Certificate of Sponsorship (if required) to work in the UK
- Career growth opportunities – become an Independent Prescriber, Store Leader, or beyond!
We’re seeking pharmacists who are:
- IELTS/OET qualified with the necessary scores (or in progress)
- GPhC registered (or in the process of registering)
- Passionate about community pharmacy and providing exceptional patient care
- Great communicators who can work collaboratively with their teams
If your application is successful, a member of the recruitment team will reach out to discuss the next steps. Interested? Apply Today!
Pharmacist New to UK employer: BOOTS
Boots is an exceptional employer, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact during the festive season. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and offers industry-recognised training. Additionally, the generous employee discounts and wellbeing support ensure that staff feel valued and motivated throughout their time with us in London.
