Pharmacist (Outpatients) - Bank Shifts

Bupa; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Pharmacist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while adhering to the highest standards of pharmacy practice. You will be responsible for managing medication dispensing, providing patient counselling, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. With flexible hours and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the health sector. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes patient well-being and fosters a culture of caring and responsibility.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Subsidised staff canteen

Participation in NEST pension scheme

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration required.
• Minimum of two years post-registration experience in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class service to Outpatients and healthcare professionals.
• Prepare discharge packs and prescriptions, ensuring legal compliance.

Skills

Patient counselling

Medication management

Clinical checks

Pharmacy standards compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Tools

Ascribe

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Pharmacist (Outpatients) - Bank Shifts

Department: Pharmacy

Location: 164-178 Cromwell Hospital, Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU

Permanent / Contract: Bank Shifts

Salary range: £25 per hour

The Outpatient Pharmacy service operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 8.30pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 2.30pm.

Who we’re looking for

As an Outpatient Pharmacist at Bupa, your patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into our business to provide you with the resources and technology needed to make a difference to our patients each day.

Reporting to the Lead Pharmacist and collaborating with the wider department team, you will deliver first-class service to Outpatients, staff, and healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include preparing discharge packs and prescriptions, providing counselling, promoting safe medication use, and other related services.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Adhering to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards of conduct, ethics, and performance, as well as pharmacy standards, ensuring all professional, ethical, and legal obligations are met.

• Ensuring the Outpatient Pharmacy service is patient-focused, responsive, and professional in image and delivery.

• Performing responsibilities of a Responsible Pharmacist, including legal, efficient, and accurate dispensing of medicines, with appropriate clinical checks.

• Providing patients with suitable counselling and information about their medicines, and counter-prescribing when necessary.

• Offering professional leadership within the pharmacy, ensuring all practices align with the latest guidance from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and GPhC.

• Meeting individual patient needs and resolving issues proactively.

• Participating in clinical pharmacy services as appropriate.

What you’ll bring:

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

• Experience managing a pharmacy and team

• Flexibility to work variable shifts between 08:30-20:00

• Availability for on-call, evening, and weekend services

• Minimum of two years post-registration experience

• Hospital and clinical experience with knowledge of Ascribe (desirable)

Benefits

We offer benefits that support work-life balance and well-being, including flexible hours and other perks:

• Hourly rate inclusive of annual leave payment.

• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop operated by expert caterers.

• Participation in the NEST government pension scheme.

Why Bupa?

As a health insurer and provider, our focus is on our customers. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and create a better world. We promote a culture of bravery, caring, and responsibility.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

All employees are responsible for safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk, ensuring safety and appropriate action.

Time Type: Part time

Job Area: Clinical Services

Locations: Cromwell Hospital London