Relief Pharmacist

We are seeking a patient-centered Relief Pharmacist to join our Boots pharmacy teams across the Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Marlborough, and Pewsey area!

As a Relief Pharmacist for Boots, you will:

1. Gain confidence quickly.
2. Experience different stores and challenges.
3. Receive flexible work patterns.
4. Learn best practices to share with other stores.
5. Receive paid transportation at 45 pence per mile.

You would typically be placed across 2-3 stores, with our planning team providing your rota at least 12 weeks in advance.

This role offers the opportunity to work within busy, service-led stores with support from Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensers, Pharmacy Advisors, and retail management teams.

Newly Qualified pharmacists are encouraged to apply. Although advertised as full-time, part-time hours will be considered.

Boots offers a competitive salary, a location honorarium, a performance bonus, and benefits including our double-matched retirement savings plan.

For more information, contact our Recruitment Partner, Amy Mackley, at or call .

About the role

As a Relief Pharmacist, you'll provide excellent customer and patient care, offering expert advice and reassurance across multiple stores. Your main responsibilities include:

• Delivering the pharmacy strategy through expert care and advice.
• Making legal and ethical decisions.
• Building store team capabilities.
• Conducting audits and risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Delivering professional pharmacy services.

What you'll need

You should have a professional, caring character and a desire to improve patient care. Requirements include:

• Registration with GPhC, PSNI, or PSI.
• High professional standards and respect from stakeholders.
• A passion for community pharmacy.
• Team collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and services.
• Excellent communication skills.

Our benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced leave pay
• Discretionary bonus
• Employee discounts
• Learning and development resources
• Reimbursement of GPhC/GOC fees
• Contribution towards RPS fees
• Professional indemnity insurance, with options for additional coverage.

Additional benefits are available; learn more at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are committed to diversity and positive working conditions, with a focus on making a difference together.

What's next

If successful, our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application. We welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share and reduced hours, and provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Post-offer, you will complete pre-employment checks such as DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions case-by-case.

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