Community Pharmacist

Job description

Job responsibilities

COMMUNITY PHARMACIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post title:Community Pharmacist for Independent Community Pharmacy within a GP Hybrid Set-up

Reports to: Superintendent Pharmacist

Hours: 30 hours a week

Salary:£35000-£42000 depending on experience

Upto 10 percent performance related bonus

Contract type: Permanent (first six months probationary)

Notice period: 12 weeks

Annual leave:Five weeks and bank holidays, pro rata per year

Benefits: Monday Friday working (no weekends), predictable hours

Independent pharmacy integrated with GP practice

Supportive primary care environment

Opportunity to develop NHS and private services

Dedicated pharmacy consulting room

Staff discount in pharmacy shop

Free carparking

GphC fees and indemnity reimbursed

Workplace Pension

Job Summary

Are you a pharmacist who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and looking for a new challenge within a supportive and friendly team?

We are seeking a passionate and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our innovative Hybrid Pharmacy within Downland Practice. You will work in conjunction with our Superintendent Pharmacist, experienced dispensary team and be supported by our full-time Hybrid Pharmacy Manager.

This role offers the opportunity to provide essential and advanced pharmacy services, contribute to service development, and deliver high-quality patient care in a collaborative primary care setting. Independent Prescribers are welcome but not essential.

An initial informal visit or discussion would be most welcome. Please contact pm.downland@nhs.net

About the Downland Hybrid Pharmacy

Downland Practice is a thriving rural GP practice covering 140 square miles of the Berkshire Downs. Our main site, with an attached Hybrid Pharmacy, is located just 5 minutes from the A34/M4 Chieveley junction in a spacious, purpose-built surgery and pharmacy. We also have a branch surgery 15 minutes away in the picturesque village of Compton, featuring a newly refurbished dispensary, consulting rooms, and office space.

Our practice dispenses to over 80% of our 11,500 patients, issuing around 14,000 items per month, with a further 2,800 items per month dispensed to non-dispensing patients and those from further afield who choose our service. OTC and P-line products are available at our main site in Chieveley.

Covering such a large rural area, it is vital that we continue to provide accessible medication services - there is no other pharmacy within 140 square miles. As a Hybrid Pharmacy, we offer comprehensive care to our patients, including blood pressure monitoring and New Medicine Services (NMS) at our main site, with the possibility to extend these services to our branch surgery.

We maintain excellent relationships with local care facilities and schools, supplying acute medications, OTC products, and P-lines. Our pharmacy also delivers Pharmacy First, Hypertension, and Contraception services, with strong uptake from both our patients and the wider community. We are excited to be launching a Travel Service and expanding our private pharmacy offerings.

Our patients are very supportive, and we pride ourselves on being a positive and collaborative work environment.

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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION

M.Pharm or equivalent

Qualified and Registered Pharmacist with GPhC

Solid understanding of Pharmacy Laws and Regulations

Knowledge of NHS pharmacy funding and strategies to achieve targets

Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

Strong communication skills and clinical assessment within Pharmacy Services

Proficient in using PharmaOutcomes, PQS, and monthly reporting

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

Minimum 1 year post-registration experience

Management experience, training, or qualifications

Independent Prescribing qualification

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for disclosure to the DBS is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Pharmacy Services

Deliver high-quality patient care in line with GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals

Document, maintain, and communicate effective, safe working practices and SOPs

Ensure safe supply and dispensing of medications via online platforms, private prescriptions, NHS services, and remote consultations

Provide medication counselling, identify potential drug interactions, and liaise with prescribers to optimise drug safety and prescribing

Collaborate with the Hybrid Pharmacy Manager and colleagues to optimise medication ordering and prevent shortages

Manage and dispense private prescriptions as appropriate

Perform controlled drug balance checks and dispensing

Provide over-the-counter advice and guidance

Follow SOPs and complete governance paperwork

Advanced Pharmacy Services

NMS, DMS, CPCS

Pharmacy First

Blood pressure checks, including 24-hour ambulatory monitoring

Contraceptive services

Flu and COVID vaccinations

Services may be delivered to walk-in patients or via referral from Downland Practice care coordinators and healthcare professionals.

Private Pharmacy Services

Travel vaccination services

Private prescriptions

Private flu and COVID vaccinations

Support development of additional private services

Teamwork & Collaboration

Work closely with the dispensary team to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective prescribing

Support the Hybrid Pharmacy Manager in service delivery and workflow optimisation

Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the wider healthcare team

Administration

Maintain prescription and controlled drug records in line with GPhC and legal requirements

Liaise with dispensary and finance managers for stock and purchasing

Report SEAs and near misses; action with learning feedback

Maintain accurate patient medication records and document advice/action taken

Professional Standards

Respect patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Promote health & safety and infection control for self and others

Support equality, diversity, and inclusion in patient care and workplace conduct

Maintain own professional development, participate in training and performance reviews

Monitor and report quality, assess own performance, and contribute to team improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
• M.Pharm or equivalent
• Qualified and Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
• Solid understanding of Pharmacy Laws and Regulations
• Knowledge of NHS pharmacy funding and strategies to achieve targets
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Strong communication skills and clinical assessment within Pharmacy Services
• Proficient in using PharmaOutcomes, PQS, and monthly reporting
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Desirable
• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience
• Management experience, training, or qualifications
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Downland Practice

Address

East Lane

Cheiveley

Newbury

Berkshire

RG20 8UY

Employer's website

https://www.downlandpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)