Locum Pharmacist

NHS; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A community interest company in Rotherham is seeking a dedicated professional for a part-time locum role. Responsibilities include managing general medicine optimization and supporting GP practices. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of evidence-based healthcare. The role offers flexibility in working patterns, including remote options, for a period of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage general medicine optimization issues.
• Communicate complex medical information to patients.
• Support GP practices and contribute to healthcare service delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Negotiation skills

Evidence-based healthcare knowledge

Understanding of primary care prescribing

Education

Independent prescriber qualification

Post-graduate diploma or equivalent training

Job description

About us

Connnnect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) is a federation of 28 GP practices in Rotherham. The organisation is led by a Board of representatives from general practice in the Borough, with executive leadership from a Medical Director on a part‑time basis.

The organisation currently delivers extended access primary care services in Rotherham and a Physio First service in partnership with the local acute and community trust, the largest of its kind currently operating. In addition, the organisation is supporting the development of primary care networks and manages delivery of training and development to large cohorts of the general practice workforce.

Vision

We are a GP‑led organisation and aim to provide services for direct patient care and to support GP practices. We will be a patient‑centred, working collaboratively across general practice and with partners to provide high‑quality services, positive working experiences for our staff, and to secure the sustainability of general practice in Rotherham.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities are documented in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Qualifications

• Independent prescriber or working towards/intention of gaining an independent prescribing qualification
• Completion of the CPPE pathway
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post‑graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence‑based healthcare
• Appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
• Appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long‑term conditions
• Knowledge of NHS structure (primary care, secondary care, ICB, PCN, commissioning)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working