Job summary
Post title:Superintendent Pharmacist for Independent Community Pharmacy within a GP Hybrid Set-up
Reports to: Hybrid Pharmacy Manager
Hours: 30 hours a week
Salary:£45000-£52000 depending on experience
Upto 10% 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
Leadership role within an 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
We are seeking a Superintendent Pharmacist to join our innovative Hybrid Pharmacy based within a GP practice in the beautiful Berkshire Downs. Our pharmacy provides Essential and Advanced services to the practice population and works closely with the wider primary care team.
The successful candidate will work alongside our experienced dispensary team and Hybrid Pharmacy Manager. This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical care, leadership, and service development within a collaborative primary care environment.
high standards of patient safety while helping to develop the future of integrated community pharmacy within general practice.
Independent Prescribers welcome but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Deliver 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, identifying potential drug interactions, and liaising with prescribers to optimise drug safety and prescribing
Collaborate with the hybrid manager to optimise medication ordering, prevent shortages, and consider profitability
Manage and dispense private prescriptions
Perform controlled drug balance checks and dispensing
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
Private Pharmacy Services
Travel vaccination services
Private prescriptions
Private flu and Covid vaccinations
Development and management of additional private services
Business Development
Assist GP partners managing prescribing budgets
Develop and manage medicines management plans and patient services in line with practice policy and guidance
Liaise with wholesalers and short-liners to optimise profitability with support from the Profitability Lead Dispenser
Support the introduction of new processes to optimise prescribing quality
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
M.Pharm or equivalent
Qualified and Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
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 your Pharmacy First scope
Proficient in using PharmaOutcomes, PQS, and monthly reporting
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Management experience, training, or qualifications
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
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.
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, identifying potential drug interactions, and liaising with prescribers to optimise drug safety and prescribing
Collaborate with the hybrid manager and colleagues to optimise medication ordering, prevent shortages, and consider profitability
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
These 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
Development and management of additional private services
Staff Management
Provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to the hybrid pharmacy team
Recruit, train, and supervise Pharmacy Dispensers and Pharmacy Technicians
Work closely with the dispensary team to maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve patient care
Business Development
Assist GP partners with monitoring and managing prescribing budgets
Develop and manage medicines management plans and patient services in line with practice policy and guidance
Liaise with wholesalers and short-liners to optimise profitability with support from the Profitability Lead Dispenser
Prepare evidence-based resources for the medicines management team
Support the introduction of new processes to optimise prescribing quality
Administration
Claim services and complete end-of-month pharmacy reporting
Complete the Pharmacy Quality Scheme
Maintain prescription records in accordance with GPhC and legal requirements
Liaise with dispensary and finance managers for purchasing and stock management
Oversee financial management and drug profitability for pharmacy services
Produce quarterly reports for the lead GP on medicines management
Report and action SEAs and near misses with learning feedback to the team and MDT
Maintain accurate patient medication records and document advice/action taken
Advise on safe handling and storage of controlled drugs, maintaining compliance with legislation
Communication
Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and carers
Adapt communication methods to meet individual needs
Confidentiality
Respect patient privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of work
Handle sensitive information relating to patients, staff, and practice operations appropriately
Health & Safety
Lead and promote health and safety and infection control for self and others, following practice policies and procedures
Equality and Diversity
Support the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues
Respect privacy, dignity, beliefs, and circumstances
Behave in a welcoming, non-judgmental, and professional manner
Personal/Professional Development
Participate in training programmes and annual performance reviews
Maintain records of personal and professional development
Take responsibility for own learning, development, and performance
Quality
Identify and report issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for actions
Reflect on team activities and contribute to improvements
Work effectively with external agencies to meet patient needs
Manage own time, workload, and resources efficiently
Job description
Job responsibilities
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
M.Pharm or equivalent
Qualified and Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
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 your Pharmacy First scope
Proficient in using PharmaOutcomes, PQS, and monthly reporting
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Management experience, training, or qualifications
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
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.
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, identifying potential drug interactions, and liaising with prescribers to optimise drug safety and prescribing
Collaborate with the hybrid manager and colleagues to optimise medication ordering, prevent shortages, and consider profitability
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
These 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
Development and management of additional private services
Staff Management
Provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to the hybrid pharmacy team
Recruit, train, and supervise Pharmacy Dispensers and Pharmacy Technicians
Work closely with the dispensary team to maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve patient care
Business Development
Assist GP partners with monitoring and managing prescribing budgets
Develop and manage medicines management plans and patient services in line with practice policy and guidance
Liaise with wholesalers and short-liners to optimise profitability with support from the Profitability Lead Dispenser
Prepare evidence-based resources for the medicines management team
Support the introduction of new processes to optimise prescribing quality
Administration
Claim services and complete end-of-month pharmacy reporting
Complete the Pharmacy Quality Scheme
Maintain prescription records in accordance with GPhC and legal requirements
Liaise with dispensary and finance managers for purchasing and stock management
Oversee financial management and drug profitability for pharmacy services
Produce quarterly reports for the lead GP on medicines management
Report and action SEAs and near misses with learning feedback to the team and MDT
Maintain accurate patient medication records and document advice/action taken
Advise on safe handling and storage of controlled drugs, maintaining compliance with legislation
Communication
Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and carers
Adapt communication methods to meet individual needs
Confidentiality
Respect patient privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of work
Handle sensitive information relating to patients, staff, and practice operations appropriately
Health & Safety
Lead and promote health and safety and infection control for self and others, following practice policies and procedures
Equality and Diversity
Support the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues
Respect privacy, dignity, beliefs, and circumstances
Behave in a welcoming, non-judgmental, and professional manner
Personal/Professional Development
Participate in training programmes and annual performance reviews
Maintain records of personal and professional development
Take responsibility for own learning, development, and performance
Quality
Identify and report issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for actions
Reflect on team activities and contribute to improvements
Work effectively with external agencies to meet patient needs
Manage own time, workload, and resources efficiently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
- M.Pharm or equivalent
- Qualified and Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
- 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 your Pharmacy First scope
- Proficient in using PharmaOutcomes, PQS, and monthly reporting
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
- Management experience, training, or qualifications
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
- M.Pharm or equivalent
- Qualified and Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
- 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 your Pharmacy First scope
- Proficient in using PharmaOutcomes, PQS, and monthly reporting
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
- Management experience, training, or qualifications
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- 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.
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).
Additional information
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).
