Pharmacist Manager

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

A Pharmacist Leader works to drive the business forward and with enthusiasm aims to meet the targets, aims and goals set by the Company both professionally and commercially and to provide the customer with outstanding customer service.

Actively developing and promoting enhanced and other clinical services available within the location of the pharmacy, developing the professional side of the business.

Abides by the code of ethics as set by the General Pharmaceutical Council, ensuring patients are the first concern. They are involved in maintaining and improving the health of the customer by providing advice on over-the-counter medicines, the dispensing of prescriptions and the provision of public health services.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacist Leader has varying roles and responsibilities:

• Working to the code of ethics as laid down by the GPhC.
• Ensure full compliance of company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the pharmacy is open for trading and dispensing of prescriptions during registered hours of opening including any rota hours.
• To carry out the role of responsible pharmacist as required by the GPhC.
• Clinically checking all prescriptions and ensuring that medicines are accurately dispensed and safely supplied to the patient.
• Supervising the preparation of any medicines.
• Counselling and advising the public on the treatment of minor ailments.
• Advising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments.
• Ensure that the company's current Standard Operation Procedures are complied with, up to date and understood by all relevant staff.
• Ensuring that near-misses and dispensing errors are managed and reviewed in line with Company Policy.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained according to the Information Governance file.
• Liaising with doctors regarding prescriptions.
• This is not an exhaustive list; you may also be required to perform any ad hoc tasks.

About us

Knights Chemist Ltd was founded in 1984 with a government grant and a goal to create better access to medicines and pharmacy services within the community. Our group of pharmacies all share the same vision to provide an exceptional service for local families.

Our highly trained and dedicated pharmacy teams are there to help in every aspect of our patients' wellbeing and to give sound professional advice when they need it. We welcome you to that team.

As part of your role, you will be helping to provide many services, directly affecting the healthcare of your local communities. At Knights, we pride ourselves on the special relationship we have developed with our customers to understand their needs and how we can best meet those needs.

Person Specification

• Methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks.
• Commitment to training.
• Trustworthy and understanding of confidentiality issues.
• High level of concentration.
• Strong communication and excellent customer service skills.
• Professional, tactful, and friendly attitude.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Excellent team working skills.
• IT literate.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
• GPHC Registered.

Confidentiality and Health & Safety responsibilities apply as per the Data Protection Act and Health and Safety at Work Act. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.