Pharmacist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
Important: This position includes a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is subject to UK immigration requirements and approval.
Job Details
Company: Boots UK
Location: Boots The Chemists Ltd, 26 Mercer Row, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9JQ
Salary: Depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 24 June 2026
About the Role
Boots UK is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to join their team in Louth, Lincolnshire. This is an excellent opportunity for international healthcare professionals to work with one of the UK’s most trusted pharmacy brands. As a pharmacist at Boots, you’ll be making a real difference in the communities you serve, delivering trusted care, advice and services that put patients first.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- 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
- Representing Boots within the local community and with healthcare professionals
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Registration with the relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
- A professional, caring character and a true desire to help improve patient care
- Demonstration of high levels of professional expertise and respect from stakeholders, peers, patients, and external professionals
- Passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for customers
- A collaborative, team-centered approach to work
- Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provisions of national and local services
- Strong communication skills to effectively meet the varied needs of customers and patients
What We Offer
Boots is committed to creating a brilliant workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Career Development
With Boots, your pharmacy career can go in many different directions, from becoming an Independent Prescriber to leading clinical services, field leadership, or specialist roles in our Support Office. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there with comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
About This Pharmacy
This is a local pharmacy with two Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technicians in store and offers a range of services including Contraception, Flu, Pharmacy first and Hypertension. You’ll be working with a fantastic team and making a real impact on patients’ lives in this well-equipped community pharmacy.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must:
- Verify your eligibility for a UK work visa and certificate of sponsorship
- Prepare your CV and relevant qualification certificates
- Complete the application via the NHS Jobs website
- Contact David Hancock (David.p.hancock@boots.co.uk or 07816244461) for any questions about the position or visa sponsorship
- Include proof of your pharmacy registration (GPhC, PSNI, or PSI) with your application
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Criminal Records Requirements
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI), or Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI). For further information on UK registration requirements, please visit the NHS Careers website.
Equal Opportunities
Boots is a Disability Confident employer and a Ban the Box employer. We consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Contact Information
For questions about the job or the visa sponsorship process, please contact:
Name: David Hancock
Email: David.p.hancock@boots.co.uk
Phone: 07816244461
Additional Information
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.
Why Choose Boots?
Boots is the UK’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer with a rich history dating back over 160 years. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. When you join Boots, you’re joining a company that values diversity and inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustments
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. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments you may need.
Next Steps
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. We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to you potentially joining our team as we continue to provide excellent healthcare services to communities across the UK.