Pharmacist

Rowlands Pharmacy; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

GPhC fees paid

Bonus up to £5k per year

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our team at the Preston branch. You will dispense medications accurately, counsel patients, and collaborate with doctors and nurses to optimise care.

This busy community-focused role uses Medipac robotics and offers 35 hours per week, 33 days holiday rising to 40, GPhC fees paid, a competitive salary and extensive benefits. You will contribute to public health initiatives, conduct medication reviews, and maintain patient records to

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
• 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
• Flexible and positive approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
• 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

Skills

GPhC registered

Patient care

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Pharmacist degree

Tools

Medipac robotics

Job description

Job title: PharmacistBranch Address: 24 Mark Square, Preston PR4 6TUSalary and Hourly Rate: Competitive with excellent benefitsWorking Hours: 35 hours average weeklyMonday 8.5hrsTuesday 8.5hrsWednesday OFFThursday 8.5hrsFriday 8.5hrsPLUS 1 in 4 Saturday 4.0hrsAre 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 Tarleton 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 manager, 2 ACPTs,providing an excellent service to the local community from their setting.Currently dispensing around 9,500 – 10,000 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.

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday incl. bank holidays (Increasing to 40 days with length of service)
• 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 managementMaintain 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)
• 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