Here are a few words from the Regional Dispensing Hub Operations Manager about the role...
"Joining the first Regional Dispensing Hub (RDH) in Basingstoke as a supply chain pharmacist is an opportunity to be part of the future of Pharmacy and support almost 150 stores, their teams and their patients.
The RDH is a cutting edge, semi-automated pharmacy operation that will centrally fill repeat prescriptions and dispatch back to stores within 24 hours. Our supply chain pharmacists will oversee clinical governance, support NVQ training of our dispensing operatives and be instrumental in shaping patient safety and efficiency throughout the operation.
Together, we will support stores across the regions and enable those teams to spend more time with their patients."
Please get in touch for more information or apply now!
About the role:
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a pharmacist to join our Regional Dispensing Hub in Basingstoke. As our Supply Chain Pharmacist, you will be a critical part of our exciting new project which is going to enable growth through central fill innovation whilst using your knowledge and previous experience to lead the day-to-day clinical operations.
Your main areas of responsibility will be:
Deliver day to day clinical operations and services to our stores.
Lead safety-first culture to ensure patient safety and health and safety standards.
Showing initiative and continuous improvement by setting up new procedures and operations evolve the module for our Pharmacy stores.
Leading the clinical elements of the production shift supporting site colleagues to complete tasks within timeframes as well as high level of accuracy.
Supervision and training for colleagues
Work flexibly as part of the RDH leadership team to support end to end performance
What you’ll need to have:
GPhC Registered practicing pharmacist with extensive post-registration experience within community pharmacy.
Ability to work at pace in high volume environment
Good technical and IT Skills
A distribution and supply chain background, preferably in Pharmacy logistics is advantageous
Ability to work in continuous evolving role as we shape for future innovation
Motivated to deliver continuous improvements whilst demonstrating leadership capabilities
Our benefits
- 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 with the option of selecting further free cover if you also work in Primary Care settings up to 3 days per week (subject to terms).
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at https://www.boots.jobs/why-boots/rewards-benefits/boots.jobs/rewards. 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, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's next
If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.
You will 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.