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Relief Pharmacist

Job in Bath, Somerset County, BA1, England, UK
Listing for: Boots Opticians
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Pharmacy Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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
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.

Need To Know

We are seeking a Relief Pharmacist to join our established team at our Boots pharmacy in beautiful Bath, Southgate Centre and cover a cluster of stores within the area.

Key highlights
  • Gain confidence quickly
  • Experience different stores and different challenges
  • Receive flexible work patterns
  • Learn best practice to share with other stores
  • Receive paid transportation at 45 pence per mile

We have a strong, dedicated planning team who will present your rota to you at least 12 weeks in advance. We will consider newly qualified pharmacists for this position. Full time and part time hours available in the area.

You will have the support or a team of experienced Pharmacy Technicians with checking capability and Pharmacy Advisors as well as a strong retail management team and dedicated Area Manager and Director of Stores.

Benefits
  • Double‑matched retirement savings plan
  • GPhC fees reimbursed
  • Indemnity Insurance cover
  • Exceptional career development opportunities
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • The option to buy a further 5 days holiday
  • Sizeable Boots colleague discount
  • Enhanced Maternity / paternity / adoption leave
  • £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby
  • 50% Contribution to RPS Membership
  • Ongoing services training completely free of charge
  • Access to our Employee Assist Program
  • Access to the Benefits Box with heaps of discounts and perks

And much, much more!

For further information, please contact our Regional Recruitment Partner, Amy Mackley on  or call .

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