Pharmacist

Inspire pharmacy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmacy services in Leicester seeks a passionate and dedicated Pharmacist to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients, leading NHS services, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Master of Pharmacy degree and strong communication skills to engage with the community effectively. If you are committed to excellent patient care and meet the required qualifications, apply now to enhance local healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist.
• Completion of pre-registration training year required.
• Knowledge of NHS services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescriptions according to legal standards.
• Promote NHS services and oversee pharmacy team.
• Offer medication advice and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Attention to detail

Education

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

Tools

NHS IT systems

Pharmacy PMR systems

Job description

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To provide professional and high-quality pharmaceutical services to the public, ensuring the safe, legal, and effective supply of medicines. The post holder will lead the provision of NHS and private pharmacy services, offer clinical advice, and support the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Job Purpose:

To provide professional and high-quality pharmaceutical services to the public, ensuring the safe, legal, and effective supply of medicines. The post holder will lead the provision of NHS and private pharmacy services, offer clinical advice, and support the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately dispense NHS and private prescriptions in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Deliver and promote NHS services such as:
• New Medicine Service (NMS)
• Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)
• Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Services
• Hypertension Case-Finding
• Smoking Cessation and Weight Management
• Offer over-the-counter advice and medication in line with GPhC standards and company protocols.
• Counsel patients on the safe and effective use of prescribed and non-prescribed medicines.
• Oversee and support pharmacy team members, including dispensers, technicians, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date PMR records.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, ensuring appropriate procurement and storage of medicines.
• Comply with all GPhC, NHS, and local regulatory requirements.
• Uphold excellent customer service and promote the pharmacy as a hub for community health.
• Take part in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Contribute to the training and development of pre-registration trainees and pharmacy support staff.

Required Qualifications & Registration:

• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist.
• Successful completion of the pre-registration training year.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Clinical decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in using pharmacy PMR and NHS IT systems (e.g., EPS, PharmOutcomes).
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively in a busy retail environment.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of pharmacy business performance indicators.

Desirable:

• Independent Prescriber qualification (or willingness to train).
• Previous experience working in a community pharmacy setting.
• Familiarity with NHS pharmacy contract and service delivery targets.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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