Pharmacist, Craigleith (Edinburgh)
Pharmacy Name: Boots UK
Contact Name:Kaley Lawson
Contact Email: kaley.lawson@boots.co.uk
Health Board: Lothian
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
We’re looking for 2 Pharmacists to join our friendly and supportive team.
We have:
1 full-time position – 38 hours per week, 4 days a week, with shifts working until 8pm and the working week including either a Saturday or Sunday.
1 part-time position – 28 hours per week, with shifts working until 8pm and including both Saturday and Sunday.
We offer NHS services and all pharmacy services, alongside a great team and a welcoming, patient-focused environment.
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
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 and adoption leave pay.
Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, gym discounts, life assurance and more.
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support through TELUS Health.
CPD Days and protected learning time.
GPhC/PSNI/PSI fees reimbursed.
Additional option to buy benefits, including 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.
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.
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, PVG or 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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There are two vacancies available. One is a full-time role working 38 hours per week across four days, including either a Saturday or Sunday. The second is a part-time role working 28 hours per week, including both Saturday and Sunday.
Source: Boots UK (http://www.boots.jobs/jobs/278747br-pharmacist-edinburgh-craigleith)
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The roles involve delivering NHS, locally commissioned and private pharmacy services using both in-store and digital tools, while providing trusted care, advice and support to patients.
Source: Boots UK (http://www.boots.jobs/jobs/278747br-pharmacist-edinburgh-craigleith)
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Career pathways include opportunities to become an Independent Prescriber, lead clinical services, move into field leadership positions or progress into specialist support office roles.
Source: Boots UK (http://www.boots.jobs/jobs/278747br-pharmacist-edinburgh-craigleith)
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Benefits include a Retirement Savings Plan, employee discounts, discretionary annual bonus, enhanced family leave, wellbeing support, CPD days, protected learning time, reimbursement of professional fees and the option to purchase additional holidays.
Source: Boots UK (http://www.boots.jobs/jobs/278747br-pharmacist-edinburgh-craigleith)
Boots Craigleith is recruiting two Pharmacists in Edinburgh, with full-time and part-time opportunities across NHS, private and digital services.