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Relief Pharmacist

Job Description

What you'll be doing
Our pharmacists make a real difference in the communities we look after, delivering trusted care, advice and services that put patients first. In this role, you'll use your clinical expertise every day, surrounded by a brilliant team and tools.

Key responsibilities

  • Delivering NHS, locally commissioned, and private services using both in-store and digital tools
  • Leading professional and legal standards for patient safety and pharmacy compliance
  • Monitoring, evaluating, and continually improving standards of care and safety
  • Working with the Store Manager to develop the capability of the wider healthcare team
  • Growing talent that reflects the communities we serve; coaching, mentoring and supporting your colleagues every step of the way.
  • Representing Boots within the local community and with healthcare professionals

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

  • Registered with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience leading patient and customer care within a pharmacy setting
  • Passion for delivering essential, advanced, and private services
  • A collaborative, team-first mindset and an eagerness to coach and guide others

It would be great if you also have

  • Experience in enhanced services
  • A strong understanding of local clinical networks

Where your brilliance can take you
With us, your pharmacy career can go in many different directions, from Independent Prescriber to leading clinical services, to field leadership, or specialist roles in our Support Office. Whatever path you choose, we'll help you get there.

Rewards designed for you

  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan
  • Generous employee discount across Boots and partner brands
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay, and a gift card for those expecting or adopting
  • Flexible benefits scheme; holiday buying, gym discounts, life assurance and more
  • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
  • CPD Days and protected learning time
  • GPhC/PSNI/PSI Fees reimbursed
  • Additional option to buy benefits, including the option to buy up to five extra holidays

Relief Pharmacist

Kingston upon Thames, UK
Full-Time

Published on 03/02/2026

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