Relief Pharmacist Opportunity with Boots in West Lothian

Pharmacy Name: Boots

Contact Name: Kaley Lawson

Contact Email: kaley.lawson@boots.co.uk

Health Board: Lothian

Closing Date: 31st March 2026

Website: http://www.boots.jobs/jobs/266557br-relief-pharmacist-blackburn-lothian-sycamore-walk

Are you a passionate and skilled pharmacist looking for a flexible, rewarding opportunity? Boots is looking for an experienced Relief Pharmacist to join our team across multiple locations in West Lothian.

Whether you’re seeking full‑time or part‑time hours, we offer a range of flexible options to fit your lifestyle.

As a Relief Pharmacist with Boots, you’ll step into a key role, providing expert pharmacy services and supporting patients while helping to maintain the high standards of care we’re known for.For a friendly, informal conversation: kaley.lawson@boots.co.uk

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 colleagues

  • Representing Boots within the local community and with healthcare professionals

What You’ll Need to Have (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 Boots, your pharmacy career can go in many different directions — from Independent Prescriber to leading clinical services, field leadership, or specialist roles within the 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, plus a gift card for those expecting or adopting

  • Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, gym discounts, life assurance and more

  • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support through TELUS Health (Employee Assistance Programme)

  • CPD days and protected learning time

  • GPhC / PSNI / PSI fees reimbursed

  • Option to buy additional benefits, including up to five extra days’ holiday

There’s lots more available through MyBoosts, Boots’ benefits and discounts platform. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that salary estimates 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. When our people feel valued and included, they thrive, and that helps them make a real difference for customers and colleagues every day.

What’s Next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to confirm the outcome or arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, part‑time and job‑share options may be discussed.

This role requires a pre‑employment check following an offer, which may include a DBS, PVG or Access NI check, depending on location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applications with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

Be brilliant with Boots.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Yes, this relief role is ideal for pharmacists who enjoy variety and flexibility in their working week.

  • You will work across multiple Boots locations in West Lothian, including Blackburn.

  • You will deliver NHS, locally commissioned, and private services using in‑store and digital tools.

  • Yes, Boots offers CPD days, protected learning time, reimbursement of professional fees, and multiple career pathways.

  • Benefits include a pension scheme, staff discounts, wellbeing support, flexible benefits, and the option to purchase additional holidays.


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