Rowlands Pharmacy
Ref
42028
County
Cheshire
Branch name
Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DJ
Salary
62000.0
Closing date
12/12/2024
Contract type
Employee - Permanent
Description

Job title: Prescribing Standards Pharmacist

Branch Address: Split role, Head Office in Runcorn and field based across North Wales

Salary and Hourly Rate: £62,000.00 pa


Working Hours:  3 days in the Runcorn Head Office, 9am until 5:15pm (7.5 hours) and 2 days in a North Wales branch (hours and pattern to be confirmed)

Are you a dedicated and patient-focused Independent Prescribing Pharmacist looking for the next step in your career?

Rowlands Pharmacy have a rare vacancy for a Pharmacist, working three days a week within the Superintendent’s Office alongside the Superintendent’s Team and two days a week supporting the delivery of prescribing services in North Wales.

This unique dual role will involve providing first line support to our Pharmacies and the Superintendent’s Team, providing clinical support to our Purchasing Team and supporting the ongoing development of our Independent Prescribing Programme. As well as looking after our patients delivering Independent Prescribing services in Wales. You will be supported by an experienced and friendly team and full training will be provided for your development.

What We Offer

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 days with length of service)
  • GPhC fees paid
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Market leading employee discounts programme including a range of big name retailers

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible supporting our Purchasing Team to ensure products that are chosen for supply are safe and reliably sourced. Providing guidance to Pharmacy Team as needed.
  • Be the Superintendent's Team point of contact with regards to Independent Prescribing developments, governance, and support.
  • Supporting the Superintendent’s Team working closely with the Quality and Clinical Governance Manager and Professional Support Manager.
  • Provide a full range of face-to-face clinical services to patients (including Independent Prescribing services) in a pharmacy in the Wales region. This may be as the Responsible Pharmacist or as additional support.

What We Require

  • Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Independent Prescriber annotation (or commitment to qualify)
  • Detailed understanding of operational process in a community pharmacy
  • Detailed understanding of Patient Medication Records system functionality
  • Good understanding of the GPhC standards and guidance and the law relating to pharmacy practice
  • Good understanding of NHS contractual requirements and accreditations to provide relevant services (country specific)
  • Good clinical knowledge in relation to medicines and medicinal products
  • Relationship building – ability to work with colleagues with a variety of backgrounds both internal and external to Rowlands/ PHOENIX
  • Excellent written and presentation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
  • Good time management, influencing and organisational skills

 

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