Community Pharmacist – Flexible Hours & Local Impact

Aspire Locums (Northwest) Limited; Cockermouth, Whitehaven, Workington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Job summary

Aspire Locums (Northwest) Limited is seeking a motivated Pharmacist for a community pharmacy in Cumbria. You will assist the Pharmacist with dispensing, customer service and day-to-day operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NHS and GPhC standards.

The role requires GPhC registration, your own indemnity, enhanced DBS, and right-to-work in the UK. You will work as part of a friendly team with opportunities for professional development and flexible hours where possible.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GPhC in the UK.
• Must hold your own Indemnity.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right-to-Work in UK.
• Provide two referees we can contact for a reference.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and dispense prescriptions.
• Ensure correct label and package of medicines according to legal and company standards.
• Manage stock levels, check expiry dates, and maintain accurate records of medications.
• Answer customer queries in person and over the phone in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure prescriptions are processed safely and efficiently, including controlled drugs and private prescriptions.
• Support the pharmacy team with administrative duties such as filing, ordering stock, and maintaining patient records.
• Adhere to all NHS, GPhC, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization within the pharmacy.

Skills

GPhC registration

Indemnity ownership

Enhanced DBS check

Right to work in UK

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team player under pressure

UK community pharmacy experience

UK pharmacy software familiarity

Tools

ProScript

RXWeb

Job description

Aspire Locums (Northwest) Limited is seeking a motivated Pharmacist for a community pharmacy in Cumbria. You will assist the Pharmacist with dispensing, customer service and day-to-day operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NHS and GPhC standards.

The role requires GPhC registration, your own indemnity, enhanced DBS, and right-to-work in the UK. You will work as part of a friendly team with opportunities for professional development and flexible hours where possible.