Clinical Pharmacist (Responsible - Nights)

Pharmacy2U Ltd; Ellistown; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pharmacy2U Ltd invites applications for a Responsible Clinical Pharmacist (Nights). The role is based at Bardon, Coalville with hybrid working and a weekly one-week on-site/off-site pattern.

The RP will oversee safe operation during RP periods, ensuring clinical accuracy and patient safety for NHS and private prescriptions, while supporting the clinical operations team in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Registered UK Pharmacist (GPhC), with current registration.
• Experience in NHS/private prescriptions and hospital/primary care settings.
• Comfort with night shifts and hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe dispensary operations during RP duty.
• Check NHS and private prescriptions for accuracy and safety.
• Respond to prescription queries within SLAs to support patient safety.
• Escalate incidents and near misses for risk management.
• Provide clinical guidance to dispensary and operations teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure service targets.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient safety

Clinical checking

GPhC standards

Education

Pharmacist registration (GPhC)

Job description

Role:Responsible Clinical Pharmacist (Nights)

Location: Bardon, Coalville LE67 1GQ – Hybrid

The standard expectation is one week on-site followed by one week working from home. Additionally, the pharmacist will be required to provide on-site cover during periods of sickness or holiday for the other Responsible Pharmacist in this role.

Salary: £28 per hour

Contract type: 12 month Fixed term Contract

Employment type: Part Time

Working hours: 31 hours per week - Tuesday to Friday 2am-9am & Saturday 1am-6am

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 2 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from requests to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

As a Responsible Pharmacist, you will take overall accountability for the safe and compliant running of the facility during your RP period. You will support the clinical operations team, and ensure patient safety remains the highest priority and that all patients received the highest quality of care by ensuring clinical accuracy.

Why you’ll love working with us

We believe great people deserve great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after your health, finances, career and life outside work.

Financial security & rewards

• Competitive contributory pension
• Occupational sick pay
• Long-service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses
• Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)

Family-friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life

Health & wellbeing

• Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva)
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house mental health support
• Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes
• Regular health and wellbeing initiatives

Career growth

• Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development

Time off & flexibility

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• Buy and sell holiday scheme

Everyday perks & exclusive discounts

• Blue Light Card and employee discount platform
• Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% off health & beauty purchases
• 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services

Culture & community

• Regular social events throughout the year

What you’ll be doing?

• Assume Responsible Pharmacist duties and maintain legal, ethical and GPhC‑compliant pharmacy governance
• Oversee safe and effective dispensary operations in a high‑volume environment
• Clinically check all NHS and private prescriptions for accuracy, dosage and safety
• Ensure prescription queries and responses are managed within agreed SLAs to support patient safety
• Review and appropriately escalates incidents, near misses and risks
• Provide clinical guidance to the dispensary and facility operations teams
• Liaise with Professional Standards, Customer Service, Operations and Clinical teams to resolve prescription issues
• Advise patients on interactions, side effects and minor ailments
• Support team performance to meet operational and business targets while promoting a positive workplace culture

Who are we looking for?

• Act as the Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring safe and effective pharmacy operations in line with GPhC standards and legal requirements.
• Clinically check NHS and private prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and patient safety.
• Provide professional advice on medicines, side effects, interactions, and minor ailments.
• Manage and resolve prescription queries, ensuring timely communication and escalation where required.
• Review dispensing incidents and contribute to continuous improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Work effectively within a high-volume dispensing environment while maintaining quality and accuracy standards.
• Collaborate with Customer Services, Purchasing, Operations, and Clinical teams to support efficient service delivery.
• Support the achievement of operational and service performance targets.
• Participate in the Responsible Pharmacist rota, working both on-site and remotely as required.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.