Pharmacist in Peterborough

Company Description

REPEAT PRESCRIPTION ORDER LINE LIMITED t/a Halls The Chemist, is a retail community pharmacy company that is family owned. The pharmacies focus on providing prescription services and related healthcare products and services to the local community. As a customer-facing business, it emphasizes accessible, reliable, and safe pharmacy services for patients. Team members work closely with patients, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals to support ongoing medication needs. The company offers opportunities to contribute directly to community health and long-term patient care.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Pharmacist role based in the United Kingdom in Peterborough and Kings Lynn. The Pharmacist will be responsible for dispensing medications accurately, checking prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, and ensuring compliance with relevant pharmacy regulations and professional standards. Daily tasks include providing confidential medication counseling, advising on potential side effects and interactions, and supporting patients with repeat prescriptions and chronic therapies. The role involves collaborating with prescribers and other healthcare professionals, overseeing pharmacy support staff, and maintaining accurate records and stock control. The Pharmacist will also contribute to quality assurance, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement of pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, including safe dispensing practices and understanding of medication therapies.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to counsel patients and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Candidates should possess sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to manage prescriptions, documentation, and inventory.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with pharmacy systems, record-keeping tools, and basic digital literacy for prescription management.
• Relevant professional registration as a Pharmacist with the appropriate UK regulatory body GPhC is required.
• A degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent) and completion of pre-registration requirements are essential.
• Experience in a community or retail pharmacy setting is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient confidentiality, and ongoing professional development is expected.