Visa Note
Boots UK is pleased to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must still confirm their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. Immigration requirements can be complex and may vary based on your country of origin and professional qualifications.
Job Overview
Boots UK is seeking a Relief Pharmacist to join our team in Angus. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified pharmacists looking to relocate to the UK with the support of a Certificate of Sponsorship. As a Relief Pharmacist, you will be providing essential pharmaceutical services across multiple Boots locations in the area.
Company Information
Boots UK is a leading healthcare retailer with a rich history dating back to 1849. We operate over 2,200 stores across the UK and employ more than 50,000 colleagues. As a pharmacist with Boots, you’ll be joining an organization that is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of local communities.
Location Details
The position is based at Boots The Chemists Ltd, located at Castle Street, Forfar, Angus, DD8 3AD. This location serves the Forfar community and surrounding areas, providing essential healthcare services to local residents.
Job Responsibilities
As a Relief Pharmacist with Boots, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer and patient care across multiple pharmacy locations. Your main areas of responsibility will include:
- Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
- Being accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
- Building the pharmacy capability of store teams
- Conducting continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramount
- Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services
Essential Services
You will be supporting a range of essential pharmacy services, including:
- Prescription dispensing & GP collection
- Health advice & New Medicine Service
- NHS & private flu vaccinations
- Smoking cessation support
- Emergency contraception
- Minor ailments treatment
Qualifications Required
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Masters in Pharmacy degree or equivalent
- Registration with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
Personal Qualities
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- High levels of professional expertise
- A passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for our customers
- A collaborative, team-centered approach
- Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provisions of national and local services
- Great communication skills; able to put people at ease and effectively meet the varied needs of our customers and patients
Employment Terms
This is a permanent position with flexible working options available. The schedule includes full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Boots UK offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes
- Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
- Contribution towards RPS fees
- Professional indemnity insurance
Certificate of Sponsorship
Boots UK is able to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For international candidates, this typically involves obtaining registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in addition to any professional registration from your home country.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number R0028-259473BR. Make sure to include information about your visa requirements and confirm if you will need a Certificate of Sponsorship in your application.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Kaley Lawson (Recruitment Partner)
[email protected]
07827980313
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 25 November 2025. Early application is encouraged as this position may be filled before the deadline.
About Boots UK
At Boots, 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.
Why Work for Boots?
Joining Boots means becoming part of an organization that values your professional expertise and cares about your wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. As a pharmacist with Boots, you’ll be making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of your local community.
