Pharmacist

Rowlands Pharmacy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented pharmacy chain in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join their Kingswood Avenue branch. The role offers a competitive salary of £27 per hour, a supportive environment, and responsibilities such as medication dispensing, patient counselling, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Candidates should be registered with the GPhC and have experience in community pharmacy. This position provides various benefits including a performance-related bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday

GPhC fees paid

Performance-related bonus up to £5000

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a community pharmacy setting.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare trends.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately.
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure effective management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage pharmacy inventory.
• Provide immunization services where applicable.
• Actively participate in health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care commitment

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC

Job description

Description

Job title : Pharmacist

Branch Address : Kingswood Avenue, Park North, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2RJ

Salary and Hourly Rate : £27 per hour

Working Hours : On average 35 hours per week

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 09:00 - 17:30 (hours a day).

Plus one Saturday every 4 weeks 09:00 - 13:00 (4 hours).

Are you a dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the healthcare industry?

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Kingswood Avenue branch. As a reputable and community oriented pharmacy chain, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. If you are passionate about improving the well being of individuals in your community and eager to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

This branch is staffed with an experienced team including four dispensers and a Non-Pharm Manager providing an excellent service to the local community from their setting in located adjacent to a surgery. Currently dispensing around 9,500 items per month, this is a relatively busy branch. As well as providing a variety of services, this branch also utilises our Medipac robotic distribution technology. This frees up your time to provide the care our patients deserve.

What We Offer

• £27 per hour
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 days with length of service)
• Option to buy / sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• GPhC fees paid
• Performance related bonus of up to £5000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Market leading employee discounts programme including a range of big name retailers

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients, answering their questions and addressing concerns
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to optimize patient care
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe and effective medication management
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage pharmacy inventory
• Provide immunization services (where applicable)
• Offer advice on over-the-counter medications and healthcare products
• Actively participate in health promotion and public health initiatives

What We Require

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Proven experience in a community pharmacy setting
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare trends
• A flexible and positive approach to problem-solving