Pharmacist

Job Title: Pharmacist Manager

Branch Address: Wem & Prees Medical Practice, New Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AF

Salary and Hourly Rate: £29.00 per hour

Other Incentive: £5,000 welcome bonus or generous relocation package

Working Hours: Weekly average of 43.25 hours.

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30 plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 09:00 - 12:00.

Are you a dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a difference in your community?

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Pharmacist Manager to join our team in the Wem 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, leading and encouraging your colleagues 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 4 dispensers providing an excellent service to the local community from their setting within a medical surgery centre. Currently dispensing around 9,000 items per month, this is a relatively busy branch. 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

• £29.00 per hour
• £5,000 welcome bonus or generous relocation package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 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

• Manage day-to-day pharmacy operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to regulatory standards
• Oversee a dedicated team of pharmacy staff, providing guidance, support, and training as needed
• 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 management
• 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

What We Require

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Proven experience in a surgery pharmacy setting with management experience preferred
• 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