Community Pharmacist - Bampton Pharmacy in Cheshire, Tarporley

A community pharmacy role with a different direction. We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Pharmacist to join Bampton Pharmacy as we develop the pharmacy from a strong dispensing base into an increasingly clinical, service-led pharmacy.

The pharmacy is owned by Amicus Health, a local GP partnership. This creates a genuinely unique opportunity to work closely with primary care colleagues, improve the way patients move between general practice and community pharmacy, and help shape services around the needs of the local population.

You will join an experienced core pharmacy team and work with Titan PMR. We want to preserve the team's strong day-to-day problem solving and patient relationships while giving the pharmacist the authority and support to improve workflow, develop people, and expand clinical services.

Main duties of the job

• The Community Pharmacist will provide safe, effective and patient-centred pharmaceutical care while providing professional leadership to the pharmacy team.
• Acting as Responsible Pharmacist, you will oversee clinical and accuracy checking, patient counselling, medicines advice and the delivery of NHS and private services, including Pharmacy First, NMS, blood pressure checks and vaccinations.
• A key focus will be developing our clinical services and strengthening joined-up working with Amicus Health GPs, pharmacists and the wider primary care team.
• You will help identify new service opportunities, develop referral pathways and contribute to audit and quality improvement.
• You will provide visible leadership to our experienced pharmacy team, supporting training, development, effective workflow and skill mix whilst encouraging the team's established day-to-day problem solving.
• You will also support good governance, stock control, NHS claims and service performance.

About us

Bampton Pharmacy is an established community pharmacy serving Bampton and the surrounding area. Now owned by Amicus Health, a local GP partnership, the pharmacy has a unique opportunity to combine the accessibility and personal relationships of community pharmacy with the clinical expertise and support of a wider primary care organisation.

We have a stable and experienced core pharmacy team and are investing in technology, including Titan PMR, to create efficient workflows and give our pharmacists more time for patient-facing care.

Our ambition is to build on the pharmacy's strong foundations and develop a modern, clinically focused service. We want to expand Pharmacy First and other NHS and locally commissioned services, while developing closer working relationships with GPs, practice pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

We value a supportive, collaborative culture where staff are trusted to solve problems, contribute ideas and help shape how the pharmacy develops.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Pharmacist and ensure the pharmacy operates safely and in accordance with GPhC standards, legislation, SOPs and NHS contractual requirements.
• Undertake clinical and accuracy checking, patient counselling, medicines advice and appropriate escalation/referral.
• Deliver and develop NHS and private clinical services, including Pharmacy First, New Medicine Service, hypertension services, vaccinations and other commissioned services relevant to the pharmacy.
• Promote safe, evidence-based, person-centred care and ensure appropriate clinical records and service documentation are maintained.
• Maintain professional competence and undertake appropriate CPD.
• Take an active role in expanding the pharmacy's portfolio and uptake of clinical services.
• Work with Amicus Health GPs, pharmacists and other clinicians to identify opportunities for safe, joined-up pathways between general practice and community pharmacy.
• Develop practical referral and communication processes that improve access and continuity for patients.
• Use service data, local need and missed-opportunity reviews to identify priorities for development.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and new service implementation.
• Provide visible professional leadership to the pharmacy team and help create a positive, accountable and supportive working culture.
• Support effective allocation of work and skill mix so that the dispensary runs safely and efficiently and pharmacist capacity is available for clinical services.
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues, identifying training and competency needs.
• Encourage team members to identify and appropriately refer patients who may benefit from pharmacy services.
• Support performance conversations and contribute to recruitment, induction and development where required.
• Preserve and encourage effective day-to-day team problem solving while providing clear professional direction when needed.
• Use Titan PMR effectively and support the team to make best use of technology and standardised workflows.
• Review dispensing and service processes to reduce avoidable delays, duplication, and risk.
• Support safe stock control, ordering, returns and management of high-cost or unusual items in line with agreed processes.
• Ensure appropriate SOPs; governance processes and records are in place and followed.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, near misses, complaints, and safeguarding concerns, promoting learning and improvement.
• Build constructive relationships with patients, local healthcare professionals and the wider Amicus Health team.

Person Specification

• Experience
• Essential: MPharm degree (or equivalent) and current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Community pharmacy experience and ability to practice confidently as a Responsible Pharmacist.
• Strong clinical judgement and commitment to medicines safety and patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, support, and develop colleagues.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise effectively in a busy pharmacy.
• Interest in developing clinical services and working closely with primary care.
• Comfortable using digital systems and adapting workflow to make the best use of technology.
• Qualifications
• Essential: MPharm degree or equivalent and GPHC registration.