Spotlight on... The Highlands of Scotland

A closer look at one of the many places you can build your career with Boots.

The Scottish Highlands is possibly one of the most exhilarating and invigorating communities throughout the whole of the UK. We have many stores in the area which offer a perfect combination of life in a thriving city, set within some of the world's most stunning scenery. Combine that with flexible working patterns and some of Scotland's most warm and welcoming communities, life with us a Boots Pharmacist in the Highlands of Scotland offers a great lifestyle and a rewarding career.

We have a number of opportunities in stores in Northern Scotland, specifically Caithness, Inverness, Invergordon and Elgin. Join one and you'll become an essential part of your community, almost immediately. Our focus on customer care means you'll be really involved in looking after your patients, not tucked away in a dispensary. You'll build long-term, trusting relationships and will be right at the heart of local life.

The North of Scotland has an awful lot to offer. With a top-class education system and smaller than average class sizes, the area's schools produce high achievers at every level. The strong sense of community helps to keep crime rates low and offers a great standard of living. You'll also benefit from affordable housing in a clean environment. Wherever you are, you'll be surrounded by beautiful countryside, with any number of outdoor pursuits at your fingertips, including fishing, skiing, sailing and golf.

Of course, there are also excellent career progression opportunities available at Boots. And with fewer Pharmacists in your local area, you'll be able to make great strides in your career - and quickly. Professionally, this opportunity offers the rare chance to work using the Scottish Pharmacy Contract where you'll be prescribing for minor ailments free of charge for your qualifying patients - a fantastic opportunity for all clinically-focused Pharmacists.

So, whether you're looking to settle in the countryside long term, or would like a great way to build up your CV, joining one of our Scottish Pharmacies could be just the opportunity you're looking for.

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Regional information source : Highlands and Islands Enterprise agency