Independent Prescribing Pharmacist - Boots Online Doctor

Contract: Permanent & Full Time (40 hours)

Weekend work: 2 in 4 weekends are required (Saturday and Sunday)

Location: Remote or Hybrid. Some office time will be needed in our Support Office - Angel, Islington

Recruitment Partner: Shannon Linton

About the role

We're seeking a passionate and accomplished Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our innovative Digital Healthcare Team. This is a role for pharmacists who want to provide fantastic care to patients in smarter and more technology-enabled ways and be a part of supporting the future of healthcare delivery with Boots Online Doctor.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct online consultations, including video or telephone, and prescribe where clinically appropriate

• Adhere to our strict clinical and prescribing guidelines

• Use our secure digital platform for all patient interactions and documentation

• Participate in clinical meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development

• Take responsibility for maintaining your own clinical skills, registration, and CPD requirements

What you'll need to have

• Independent Prescribing Qualification
• Current registration with GPhC
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions, while knowing when to seek support or collaborate
• Experience working in digital-first healthcare or a strong interest in delivering care through digital platforms
• Clear and respectful communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different people and situations
• Comfortable using telehealth platforms and electronic health records, with a willingness to learn new systems

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in online-only or hybrid clinical settings

• Familiarity with digital tools such as online prescribing software, Slack, Google Workspace, and Chrome

• Experience in weight management and/or dermatology

• Interest in contributing to the continuous improvement of digital healthcare products

• Previous experience working in a Previous experience working in a Boots store or similar retail healthcare environment

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.

• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

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. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

If your application is successful, a member of the recruitment team will be in contact.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to 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.