Relief Pharmacist

Rowlands Pharmacy; Upton Cross; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Mileage paid

GPhC renewal fees paid

Performance bonus up to £2,000

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee discount programme

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a Relief Pharmacist to support hospital pharmacy services across Region [Insert Number]. This role ensures continuity of pharmacy services across multiple locations, covering planned leave and peak demand while delivering safe, patient-centered care in a dynamic environment.

You will dispense around 7,000 items on average, use CMM system in hospital and Proscript in community pharmacy, counsel patients, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimise outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Willing to travel across the region.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and safely.
• Counsel patients on medicine use and health concerns.
• Collaborate with doctors and nurses to optimise outcomes.
• Conduct medication reviews and medicines management.
• Maintain patient records and stock control.
• Deliver immunisation services where applicable.
• Advise on OTC medicines and general health.
• Contribute to health promotion initiatives.

Skills

GPhC Registration

Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Patient-focused Care

Communication Skills

Travel Flexibility

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Relief Pharmacist to support our hospital pharmacy services across Region [Insert Number]. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high quality patient care.

As a Relief Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of pharmacy services across multiple hospital locations within the region. Covering planned leave, absences, and periods of high demand, you will provide essential support to maintain safe, efficient, and patient focused care. This flexibility is crucial to Rowlands Pharmacy, enabling us to consistently deliver outstanding healthcare services, uphold our professional standards, and meet the needs of both patients and healthcare partners without disruption. Your adaptability and expertise will make a direct impact on patient outcomes and the overall success of our pharmacy operations.

Dispensing around 7,000 items on average. CMM system used in Hospital and Proscript system used in community pharmacy.

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards
• Provide expert advice, counselling, and support to patients on medication use and health concerns
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams) to optimise patient outcomes
• Conduct medication reviews and support safe, effective medicines management
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective stock and inventory control
• Deliver immunisation services (where applicable)
• Provide guidance on over-the-counter medicines and general healthcare
• Contribute to health promotion and public health initiatives

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Proven experience in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Adaptable and willing to travel
• Strong commitment to patient safety and high quality care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent clinical knowledge and awareness of current healthcare trends
• Flexible, proactive, and solution focused approach

• 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), rising to 40 days with service (pro rata)
• Mileage paid
• GPhC renewal fees paid
• Performance related bonus of up to £2,000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Access to a market-leading employee discount programme (major retailers & brands)