Pharmacist - Fortuneswell Pharmacy | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Dorchester is seeking a registered Pharmacist to provide high-quality service to outpatients. You will be responsible for clinically screening prescriptions, offering pharmaceutical advice, and managing dispensary operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care and has a commitment to teamwork and clinical excellence. Competitive salary negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to provide pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals.
• Experience in managing pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality pharmacy service to outpatients.
• Clinically screen prescriptions and provide pharmaceutical advice.
• Act as the Responsible Pharmacist in the absence of the Superintendent Pharmacist.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the dispensary.

Skills

Clinical screening

Pharmaceutical advice

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Registered Pharmacist qualification

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a registered Pharmacist to join our team at Fortuneswell Pharmacy.

Fortuneswell Pharmacy is a wholly owned subsidiary Outpatient Pharmacy located next to the Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit at Dorset County Hospital. For the last 7 years, our service has supplied medicines to patients and pharmaceutical advice to haematology and oncology outpatients and healthcare professionals. We have recently undergone a major refurbishment programme and are looking to extend the high level of service offered to the rest of Dorset County Hospital’s outpatients. We also provide a home delivery service to patients all over Dorset.

We are a people‑centred business, where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Fortuneswell Pharmacy means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff committed to leading the way through clinical excellence and great customer care.

Fortuneswell pharmacy operates as a separate company to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

You will be working alongside the Superintendent Pharmacist in delivering a high-quality, safe, and efficient pharmacy service to outpatients at Dorset County Hospital. You will be responsible for clinically screening prescriptions and for providing pharmaceutical advice to other pharmacy staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and their representatives. There will be opportunities to contribute to the development of services and to develop relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will also be expected to act as the Responsible Pharmacist in the absence of the Superintendent Pharmacist.

Salary negotiable dependent upon experience, including a retention and recruitment premium.

At DCHFT we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways that matter to them, and our vision is to improve the well‑being of our communities in partnership with our health and social care partners.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

• To ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of the pharmacy services offered by Fortuneswell Pharmacy.
• To act as the Responsible Pharmacist in the absence of the Superintendent Pharmacist.
• To co‑ordinate the day‑to‑day operations of the dispensary (in collaboration with the Dispensary Manager).
• To provide leadership and act as a role model for the support staff at Fortuneswell Pharmacy.
• To contribute to the improvement of existing services and the development of new services.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025.