Pharmacist
About the roleAs 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 adviceAccountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacyBuilding the pharmacy capability of store teamsConducting continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramountDelivering a range of professional pharmacy services What you’ll need to haveTo 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 professionalsHave a passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for our customers.Be collaborative with a team-centred approachHave excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provisions of national and local servicesBe a great communicator; able to put people at ease and effectively meet the varied needs of our customers and patients Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsAccess to a range of learning and development resources and programmesReimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in fullContribution towards RPS feesProfessional 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 have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why BootsWe're always looking for people who care; people who can change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. 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 can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here.What's nextIf successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.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. Extremely competitive package including a location honorarium payment to live and work in the area.Aspatria is a peaceful, small town, located between the Lake District and the Solway Coast. It is on the main route between Maryport and Carlisle, and is also serviced by the local train & bus companies.The successful Pharmacist will work on a rota basis with hours between Monday to Friday 8:30am-6:30pm and Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm.The town has a strong community spirit which resulted in it winning the Best Small Town Category in the Cumbria in Bloom Awards in 2016, 2017 and the RHS Gold Award for 2018. The community also comes together for its annual gala in the summer, the Christmas lights switch on and the annual music festival in July always has a great range of bands.The Pharmacist role is at the heart of the community, where you can really make a difference. You will have the opportunity to:- Build great relationships with the local community in order to provide them with expert care and advice.- Lead the team in the pharmacy, to ensure efficiency and enhance the processes in delivering excellent patient care.- Deliver a range of Pharmacy services and use your clinical knowledge.For more information please contact Regional Recruiter:
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