Locum Pharmacist

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rotherham is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time locum position. Responsibilities include managing patient care and general medicine optimisation, while collaborating with GP practices. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience, mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and strong communication skills. This role offers flexibility for home or remote working and emphasizes the importance of excellent interpersonal skills in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a relevant field.
• Specialist knowledge acquired through training or experience.
• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Responsibilities

• Manage general medicine optimisation issues for long-term conditions.
• Provide patient care and support GP practices.
• Develop therapeutic and clinical knowledge in primary care.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Influencing and negotiating skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate complex information

Knowledge of NHS structure

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