Pharmacist

DNA Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Pharmacist for a full-time role in Bedford. This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will be GPhC-registered and possess excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate medicine supply and supporting clinical services. This role provides a family-style work environment and strong support for career progression after 12 months.

Benefits

4 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays

CPD days & training support

Professional fees paid

Pension

Structured progression after 12 months

Visa sponsorship available for the successful candidate

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC and experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Confidence in telephone-based communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Experience in community or clinical services is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, legal, and clinically accurate supply of medicines.
• Work within a fast-paced dispensing environment with a focus on prescription accuracy.
• Support governance and team development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dispensing environment

Patient-focused with a proactive mindset

Strong organisational skills

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacist (UK)

Job description

DNA Recruitment is currently working with a forward-thinking - Award winning - Healthcare organisation to recruit a Registered Pharmacist for a full-time, in-house role based in Bedford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist looking for a Monday - Friday role with no weekends, strong clinical exposure, and clear long-term progression, within a close-knit, family-style environment with a genuinely supportive team.

Role : Registered Pharmacist

Location : Bedford, Bedfordshire

Salary : Competitive, dependent on experience - plus benefits

Hours : Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm (3-5-day option available)

Start : ASAP

Benefits include

• 4 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays
• CPD days & training support
• Professional fees paid
• Pension
• Structured progression after 12 months
• Visa sponsorship is available for a successful candidate, subject to meeting the relevant requirements.

The role

You’ll be working within a fast-paced dispensing environment in an in-house pharmacy setting, ensuring the safe, legal, and clinically accurate supply of medicines in line with GPhC and Responsible Pharmacist regulations. You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team where collaboration is valued.

For the first 12 months, the role is less patient facing, with a strong focus on prescription accuracy, clinical checks, governance, and service support.

The role does involve a high level of telephone-based communication, so confidence and professionalism when speaking with patients, care homes, and healthcare professionals is essential.

You’ll also be involved in clinical services such as Pharmacy First, care home support, and patient consultations over time, alongside supporting SOPs, governance, and team development.

What we’re looking for

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist (UK)
• Excellent communication skills, particularly for telephone-based patient and stakeholder communication
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dispensing environment
• Patient-focused with a proactive mindset
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills
• Community, care home, or clinical services experience beneficial but not essential

Progression

Following 12 months of successful employment, structured support will be offered towards :

• Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification DPP Support
• Future senior or Superintendent Pharmacist role
• Leading and shaping clinical services

If you’re interested, or would like a confidential conversation, please reply with your CV