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Contract: 10-week Paid Placement
Eligibility: Open to 1^st and 2^nd year Pharmacy Students currently studying in Ireland
Shift pattern: Flexible
Closing date: Friday 6^th November 2026

As a Summer Placement Programme student with Boots Ireland, you'll gain first-hand experience of life in community pharmacy. Working alongside experienced pharmacy professionals, you'll have the opportunity to put your university learning into practice while developing the skills and confidence needed for your future career.
With support from a dedicated tutor throughout the programme, you'll gain valuable insight into patient care, pharmacy services, and the important role community pharmacy plays in supporting local communities

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Support customers with their healthcare and wellbeing needs in a community pharmacy setting.
Work collaboratively with pharmacists and pharmacy colleagues to deliver outstanding customer care.
Apply your academic knowledge to real-life pharmacy scenarios and build practical experience.
Complete the Boots Healthcare Advisor Programme.
Attend three dedicated training and development days at our Support Office.
Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship and feedback from your dedicated placement tutor.

What we’re looking for:

A genuine passion for helping customers and supporting colleagues.
A positive, proactive attitude and strong team-player mentality.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with a keen interest in pharmacy.
The ability to adapt, learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Where your brilliance can take you
This programme is more than a summer placement. It's an opportunity to explore a future career in pharmacy with Boots Ireland. Through hands-on experience, learning opportunities and ongoing support, you'll develop valuable skills that can help shape your professional journey and open doors to future opportunities within our business.

Don’t forget to follow us on our Boots Ireland LinkedIn page for updates!

Be brilliant with Boots.

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Pharmacy, Student, Placement

ROI Summer Placement Programme

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