Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A community-oriented pharmacy in Guildford is looking for a dedicated Pharmacist to provide high-quality patient-focused care. This role involves dispensing medications, offering medication counselling, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a registered Pharmacist with a commitment to patient safety and a strong background in community pharmacy. This position offers a salary of £28.70 – £30.75 per hour and various employee benefits including holiday allowance and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Performance related bonus of up to £5,000 per year

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 and efficiently.
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe medication management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage inventory.
• Provide immunisation services.
• Offer advice on over-the-counter medications.
• Participate in health promotion and public health initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Medication counselling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Pharmacist with GPhC

Job description

Job title: Pharmacist

Branch Address: Fairlands Medical Centre, Fairlands Avenue, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3NA

Salary and Hourly Rate: £28.70 – £30.75 per hour

Working Hours: 50 Hours per week – Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:30 (Some flexibility available)

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 Fairlands 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 provides an excellent service to the local community from its setting in a Medical Centre building, connected to Fairlands Medical Practice as well as a dental and implant centre. Currently dispensing around 9,000 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

• £28.70 – £30.75 per hour
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 days with length of service)
• GPhC fees paid
• Performance related bonus of up to £5,000 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 optimise patient care
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe and effective medication management
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage pharmacy inventory
• Provide immunisation 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

Contact Details: Rowlands Pharmacy
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Contact: Karl Rowlands
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