This is a branch pharmacist post with H I Weldricks, a community pharmacy business, leading the pharmacy team within one of its branches. The work centres on safe dispensing and clinical advice alongside running NHS and private services, with the holder accountable for building the capability of branch colleagues. The role also asks for commercial thinking and community engagement aimed at making the branch a preferred healthcare option across the region. GPhC registration and an MPharm or equivalent are essential.
What the job involves
- Ensure safe, effective pharmacy services in line with GPhC standards, legislation and company policies
- Provide expert clinical care and advice, and supervise the dispensing process
- Lead, coach and support colleagues, identifying training needs and promoting wellbeing and accountability
- Ensure efficient, SOP-led operations and premises, equipment and systems that meet Clean, Clear and Clinical standards
- Drive continuous improvement in patient experience, productivity and service delivery
- Ensure regulatory and legal compliance, keep accurate records and support audits and inspections
- Manage risks and lead corrective actions following incidents, complaints and errors
- Build relationships with healthcare professionals, commissioners and community stakeholders
- Support commercial growth through pharmacy services and promote healthcare solutions that meet patient needs
- Resolve customer concerns and champion excellent customer service
- Support health promotion campaigns and community outreach
- Support company strategies and change programmes, sharing best practice and using data to inform decisions, and represent Weldricks values
What’s required
Qualifications
- MPharm degree or equivalent recognised pharmacy qualification
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
- Working as a registered pharmacist in community pharmacy or a similar healthcare setting
- Dispensing prescriptions accurately and safely in line with legal and professional requirements
- Providing patient consultations, clinical advice and medicines management support
- Delivering excellent customer service and communicating with patients and healthcare professionals
Skills & knowledge
- Identifying and managing medication-related risks and promoting patient safety
- Working independently, prioritising workload and contributing within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
- Sound clinical decision-making and initiative
- Strong commitment to patient safety, professional ethics and high standards of care
Other
- Committed to continuing professional development and keeping up to date with pharmacy practice
- Supports equality, diversity and inclusion and respectful patient care
- Positive, customer-focused approach and commitment to the local community
- Willing to undertake training to deliver new and existing clinical services
- Maintains confidentiality and complies with data protection requirements
Nice to have
- Experience delivering NHS and private pharmacy services, including Pharmacy First and vaccinations
- Experience supporting or supervising pharmacy colleagues
- Experience with pharmacy management systems, stock control and SOPs
- Experience supporting service development and improving patient outcomes
- Independent Prescriber qualification
What’s offered
- Westfield Health Plan (Level 2) and online rewards discount platform
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Unum Income Protection Plan
- Pension scheme
- Staff discount
- 5 weeks holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Bonus scheme and referral scheme
- Internal career opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
