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.

• 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

• 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

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

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.

• 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

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.

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’re looking for a passionate Relief Pharmacist to join our team in Oxfordshire, based out of our fantastic Didcot store! Your main cluster of stores will include, but not limited to, Didcot, Wantage, Faringdon and Wallingford. As part of our pharmacy relief team, you’ll be supported by a fantastic group of experienced Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Advisors, alongside a strong retail management team, dedicated Area Manager, and Director of Stores.

We also have a strong Deployment team to provide you with your rota 12 weeks in advance! We’re proud to offer the opportunity to complete your Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification – fully funded by Boots.

• Double‑matched retirement savings plan
• GPhC fees reimbursed
• Indemnity insurance cover provided
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday
• Generous Boots colleague discount
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting or adopting a child
• 50% contribution towards RPS membership
• Free ongoing services training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to the Benefits Box – filled with fantastic perks including:
  
  • Discounted cinema tickets
  
  • Gym memberships
  
  • Family days out
  
  • Restaurant deals
  
  • New car scheme
  
  • Dental, healthcare & financial benefits

…and so much more!

If you’d like to find out more, please reach out to our Regional Recruitment Partner, Amy Mackley, at  or call .