Pharmacist

Rowlands Pharmacy (Phoenix Medical Supplies); Kelso; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Bonus up to £5000 per year

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy in Kelso is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join a community-focused team. You will dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimise care.

The role requires GPhC registration and proven community pharmacy experience, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, communication, and teamwork. Competitive hourly rate and extensive employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines.
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with 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.
• Participate in health promotion and public health initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

GPhC registration

Tools

ProScript Connect

Medipac robotics

Job description

Job title: Pharmacist (Experience required)

Branch Address: 36-40 Horsemarket, Kelso TD5 7HD

Hourly Rate: Competitive

Working Hours: Week 1: Tuesday to Friday 8:30 - 17:30pm and Week 2: Tuesday to Friday 8.30 - 17:30 and Saturday 9:00 - 17:00

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 Kelso. 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 teamincluding a part time pharmacist, full time branch manager ACPT **,** providing an excellent service to the local community from their setting in a remote village **.** Currently dispensing around 12,000 items per month, this is a relatively busybranch. 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.

Our Retail Branches use ProScript Connect to dispense Prescriptions

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (Increasing to 40 days with length of service)
• 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 communitypharmacy 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