New to UK Pharmacist
Summary
Permanent
40 Hours
Various UK Locations | Starting salary: £42,000 + location allowances for select remote or coastal locations.
Are you an EEA-qualified pharmacist looking to build your career in the UK?
At Boots, we’re here to support you every step of the way!
Why Join Boots?
With over 2,000 stores nationwide and more than 170 years of history, Boots is the UK’s largest community pharmacy chain, making it the perfect place to start your journey as a New to UK Pharmacist.
We offer an exceptional, market-leading Support to Practice Programme to help you transition into pharmacy practice in the UK.
What is the Support to Practice Programme?
Our Support to Practice Programme is designed to support New to UK / Return to Practice pharmacists to acquire the necessary level of knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and practice to be deemed competent to work as a responsible pharmacist for Boots.
You’ll receive:
✔ Hands-on training in an established store with experienced pharmacists
✔ A dedicated mentor to guide you through UK pharmacy law, ethics, and best practices
✔ Two e-tests (at 6 weeks and 12 weeks) to ensure your readiness
✔ A clear pathway to a successful and rewarding pharmacy career with Boots
What’s in it for you?
As a New to UK Pharmacist, you will receive:
✅ £42,000 starting salary + location-based allowances for selected remote or coastal areas
✅ 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + the option to buy 5 extra days per year
✅ Double-matched pension contributions (up to 12%)
✅ GPhC registration fees & IELTS/OET costs reimbursed
✅ Certificate of Sponsorship (if required) to work in the UK
✅ Career growth opportunities – become an Independent Prescriber, Store Leader, or beyond!
And much, much more! Boots offers fantastic benefits & rewards to support you in your career.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking pharmacists who are:
✔ IELTS/OET qualified with the necessary scores (or in progress)
✔ GPhC registered (or in the process of registering)
✔ Passionate about community pharmacy and providing exceptional patient care
✔ Great communicators who can work collaboratively with their teams
Please note that you must be looking to relocate to the UK within the next 6 months to be eligible at this time.
What Happens Next?
If your application is successful, a member of the recruitment team will reach out to discuss the next steps.
Need any additional support during the application process? Let us know! We’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.
As part of our Pre-employment checks, depending on your location, we may require a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), or Access NI Check.
Interested? Apply Today!
Apply Now, or contact our International Recruitment Partner, Maria Noble, at maria.noble@boots.co.uk / 07890915418 to find out more!
Need to know
Various UK Locations | Starting salary: £42,000 + location allowances for select remote or coastal locations.
Are you an EEA-qualified pharmacist looking to build your career in the UK?
At Boots, we’re here to support you every step of the way!
Why Join Boots?
With over 2,000 stores nationwide and more than 170 years of history, Boots is the UK’s largest community pharmacy chain, making it the perfect place to start your journey as a New to UK Pharmacist.
We offer an exceptional, market-leading Support to Practice Programme to help you transition into pharmacy practice in the UK.
What is the Support to Practice Programme?
Our Support to Practice Programme is designed to support New to UK / Return to Practice pharmacists to acquire the necessary level of knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and practice to be deemed competent to work as a responsible pharmacist for Boots.
You’ll receive:
✔ Hands-on training in an established store with experienced pharmacists
✔ A dedicated mentor to guide you through UK pharmacy law, ethics, and best practices
✔ Two e-tests (at 6 weeks and 12 weeks) to ensure your readiness
✔ A clear pathway to a successful and rewarding pharmacy career with Boots
What’s in it for you?
As a New to UK Pharmacist, you will receive:
✅ £42,000 starting salary + location-based allowances for selected remote or coastal areas
✅ 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + the option to buy 5 extra days per year
✅ Double-matched pension contributions (up to 12%)
✅ GPhC registration fees & IELTS/OET costs reimbursed
✅ Certificate of Sponsorship (if required) to work in the UK
✅ Career growth opportunities – become an Independent Prescriber, Store Leader, or beyond!
And much, much more! Boots offers fantastic benefits & rewards to support you in your career.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking pharmacists who are:
✔ IELTS/OET qualified with the necessary scores (or in progress)
✔ GPhC registered (or in the process of registering)
✔ Passionate about community pharmacy and providing exceptional patient care
✔ Great communicators who can work collaboratively with their teams
Please note that you must be looking to relocate to the UK within the next 6 months to be eligible at this time.
What Happens Next?
If your application is successful, a member of the recruitment team will reach out to discuss the next steps.
Need any additional support during the application process? Let us know! We’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.
As part of our Pre-employment checks, depending on your location, we may require a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), or Access NI Check.
Interested? Apply Today!
Apply Now, or contact our International Recruitment Partner, Maria Noble, at maria.noble@boots.co.uk / 07890915418 to find out more!
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
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. 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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