Pharmacist

Phoenix UK Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

GPhC renewal fees paid

Bonus up to £5000/year

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy in Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth is seeking a pharmacist to join our team. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, providing patient counselling and working with doctors and nurses to optimise care.

The branch uses ProScript and handles around 8,000 items monthly, offering immunisations and various patient services. You should be a registered pharmacist with the GPhC and have community pharmacy experience, with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Proven experience in a community pharmacy setting.
• Strong patient care and safety focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately in accordance with guidelines.
• Provide medication counselling and patient support.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimise care.
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe management.

Skills

GPhC registration

Community pharmacy experience

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacist degree

Job description

Job title: Pharmacist (Experience required)
Branch Address: 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8ALSalary: Competitive rates

Week 1 and 3: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 (42.5 hours per week)

Week 2 and 4: Tuesday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 plus Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 (38 hours per week)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 Kingston Crescent 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 a non-pharm managerproviding an excellent service to the local community from their setting next to a surgery. Currently dispensing around 8,000 items per month, this is a relatively busybranch. As well as providing a variety of services, such as NMS, Weight management Flu and Covid Vaccinations, this branch also utilises our Medipac robotic distribution technology. This frees up your time to provide the care our patients deserve.

The branch uses ProScript system.

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays pro rata (Increasing to 40 days with length of service)
• GPhC renewal 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 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
• A flexible and positive approach to problem-solving