Boots offers 1,500 jobs to former Lloyds Pharmacy staff

Boots has announced that it will be recruiting for more than 1,500 pharmacy roles nationwide, extending the opportunity particularly to Lloyds Pharmacy staff that have been impacted by news of closures. 

The pharmacy retailer’s announcement comes as Lloyds Pharmacy will be closing 237 branches inside nationwide Sainsbury’s stores over the course of the coming months. 

According to Boots, the vacancies span pharmacy roles at all levels, from pharmacy advisors and trainee pharmacists to experienced pharmacists looking to develop their careers. 

Manpreet Dhanjal, who leads healthcare area managers at Asda, said on Linkedin: “Dear Lloyds Pharmacy in Sainsbury’s colleagues, this is a difficult day for you. As part of community pharmacy, you have been unwavering in the service you’ve offered to the public even during the pandemic, which makes today even harder to comprehend.

“We want to be able to take this opportunity to reach out to you, if you or any of your colleagues – dispensers, pharmacy assistants, pharmacists wish to talk about what alternatives are available with a strong healthcare provider at Asda, then we are here for you.”

Sebastian James, managing director of Boots UK&ROI, said: “Pharmacies deliver vital healthcare in the heart of communities. News of the closure of Lloyds Pharmacy branches within Sainsbury’s stores will no doubt have an impact on many talented pharmacists as well as their patients.

“We have many roles available at Boots and welcome applications from Lloyds Pharmacy employees affected by the closures. Patients who are worried about their future pharmacy provision can check our store locator online to find out where their nearest Boots store is – our pharmacy team members are ready to help.”