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Boots UK

Hospital Relief Pharmacist

Hospital Relief Pharmacist

Posted today

SwindonHybrid

Hospital Relief Pharmacist

Boots UK

Permanent
Full-Time
Sign up to unlock the estimation.Sign up to unlock the estimation~£42,000 - £52,000per annum· Meev estimate

Posted today

Description

What you’ll be doing

  • Providing safe and effective dispensing services within hospital outpatient pharmacy clinics.
  • Clinically screening outpatient prescriptions to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with local and national guidelines.
  • Supporting multiple hospital outpatient departments through remote clinical verification
  • Working closely with consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacy technicians, and wider multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites
  • Identifying and resolving prescribing issues and medicines-related risks.
  • Advising patients on their medicines, treatment plans, and ongoing care.
  • Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities.
  • Maintaining high standards of patient safety and compliance.

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)

  • Is a registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Has post-registration experience in hospital, outpatient, or advanced community pharmacy settings.
  • Demonstrates excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
  • Is confident screening prescriptions and managing clinical queries independently.
  • Has strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Is comfortable working onsite and using different digital healthcare systems.
  • Is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and service improvement.

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
  • Exposure to a broad range of clinical specialties and patient groups.
  • Opportunities for professional development and further clinical training.
  • Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Opportunity to help shape the future of outpatient pharmacy services.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more by clicking here. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

A bit about us
At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to 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.

We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
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Join the UK's most trusted health and beauty brand with 176 years of heritage, where pharmacy expertise meets innovation. Work alongside over 51,000 team members helping millions live healthier, happier lives every day.

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