Pharmacist

Job summaryWe are looking for a Pharmacist Manager to join our team. We require a professional individual, who is registered as a pharmacist with the GPHC.You will be the responsible pharmacist in branch, reporting to the Operations Manager and Rota Team. You will be required to clinically and accuracy check prescriptions, provide services to our patients and provide over the counter guidance for customers. Main duties of the jobThe main duties will be to:Clinically check prescriptionsAccuracy check prescriptionsProvide Pharmacy First ServicesProvide other services within branchProvide counselling to patients about over the counter medicationLead a team of Dispensing Staff and Over the counter staffAbout usKnights share the same vision of providing high quality healthcare and support within local communities. We also enable further development of our employees and support with courses and development. DetailsDate posted24 July 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary

• Depending on experience
• Competitive
• ContractPermanentWorking pattern
• Full-time

Reference numberR0029-26-0005Job locationsBromsgrove and Alvechurch areaRedditchB98 0RFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA 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 serviceActively 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, Tasks and ResponsibilitiesThe Pharmacist Leader has varying roles and responsibilities:Independent Prescriber StatusClinical ExperienceExcellent Clinical and Medical KnowledgePatient Safety FirstWorking to the code of ethics as laid down by the GPhCEnsure full compliance of company policies and proceduresEnsure the pharmacy is open for trading and dispensing of prescriptions during registered hours of opening including any rota hoursTo carry out the role of responsible pharmacist as required by the GPhCClinically checking all prescriptions and ensuring that medicines are accurately dispensed and safely supplied to the patientSupervising the preparation of any medicinesEnsuring that patients are offered an MUR service where applicableAccurately maintaining a register of controlled drugsOverseeing the ordering and safe storage of medical productsMaintaining electronic recordsSupervision of selling over-the-counter medicinesCounselling and advising the public on the treatment of minor ailmentsAdvising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatmentsEnsure that the companys current Standard Operation Procedures are complied with, up to date and understood by all relevant staff. The Pharmacy Manager will have accountability for ensuring updates are responded to within the agreed timescale with the Pharmacy SuperintendentEnsuring that near-misses and dispensing errors are managed and reviewed in line with Company PolicyEnsure the Information Governance file is read and adopted by all team membersEnsure confidentiality is maintained according to the Information Governance fileLiaising with doctors regarding prescriptionsDeal with customer complaints politely and professionally to maintain goodwillEnsure prescriptions are fully and accurately endorsed and submitted to the appropriate pricing authority each monthOversee the preparation and checking of MDS systems for community patients and care homesOversee the organization and running of a prescription collection and delivery service to patientsMeasuring and fitting compression hosiery;Developing and maintaining external relationships with other healthcare professionals GPs, nurses, PCTs, LPCsAttend and complete any training required by the PCT to carry out local enhanced servicesPromoting and developing services to benefit the patient e.g. diabetes screening, blood pressure monitoringEnsuring any new available services are effectively introduced into the pharmacyKeeping up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their usesAttend meetings/training events organised by the CompanyCompleting and maintaining a Continuous Professional Development record along with a portfolio of learning in accordance to the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical CouncilManaging, supervising and training the pharmacy teamEnsure that records are kept and maintained of all training undertaken by staffRegular briefings regarding business performance, current local pharmacy initiatives/issues and store specific information should be made and recorded regularlyAssist with ensuring one practice audit and one PCT audit are undertaken each year and outcomes are actionedAssist with ensuring that the Community Pharmacy Patient Questionnaire is completed on time each year and outcomes actionedPromoting sales of healthcare and other products and developing the businessStock levels for dispensary and OTC should be maintained at the agreed levels as set by the line managerAssist with budgeting and financial management, maximizing NHS items, OTC sales and driving the profitability within the pharmacyEnsure that communication from Head Office is actioned/cascaded to staff effectivelyPromote high retail, dispensary and good housekeeping standards in the pharmacyAssist in ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed and appropriate records are keptAssist in ensuring PMR systems are fully maintained and all items dispensed as PMR directs and PIs and generic are used in accordance with company policyAssist in ensuring IPOS is maintained as directed by Head OfficeEnsure that confidentiality of company policies and business figures statistics is maintainedEnsure compliance with company promotional activities and stock ranging policyMonitor the security of all cash and stockDevelop and maintain internal relationships within the companyAssist in the communication with the pharmacy team any changes in working practice brought about by the General Pharmaceutical Council or by Knights ChemistPromote and maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the pharmacyEnsure the Company dress code is followed by all members of the pharmacy teamThis is not an exhausted list you may also be required to perform any ad hoc tasks

Job description

Job responsibilitiesA 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 serviceActively 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, Tasks and ResponsibilitiesThe Pharmacist Leader has varying roles and responsibilities:Independent Prescriber StatusClinical ExperienceExcellent Clinical and Medical KnowledgePatient Safety FirstWorking to the code of ethics as laid down by the GPhCEnsure full compliance of company policies and proceduresEnsure the pharmacy is open for trading and dispensing of prescriptions during registered hours of opening including any rota hoursTo carry out the role of responsible pharmacist as required by the GPhCClinically checking all prescriptions and ensuring that medicines are accurately dispensed and safely supplied to the patientSupervising the preparation of any medicinesEnsuring that patients are offered an MUR service where applicableAccurately maintaining a register of controlled drugsOverseeing the ordering and safe storage of medical productsMaintaining electronic recordsSupervision of selling over-the-counter medicinesCounselling and advising the public on the treatment of minor ailmentsAdvising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatmentsEnsure that the companys current Standard Operation Procedures are complied with, up to date and understood by all relevant staff. The Pharmacy Manager will have accountability for ensuring updates are responded to within the agreed timescale with the Pharmacy SuperintendentEnsuring that near-misses and dispensing errors are managed and reviewed in line with Company PolicyEnsure the Information Governance file is read and adopted by all team membersEnsure confidentiality is maintained according to the Information Governance fileLiaising with doctors regarding prescriptionsDeal with customer complaints politely and professionally to maintain goodwillEnsure prescriptions are fully and accurately endorsed and submitted to the appropriate pricing authority each monthOversee the preparation and checking of MDS systems for community patients and care homesOversee the organization and running of a prescription collection and delivery service to patientsMeasuring and fitting compression hosiery;Developing and maintaining external relationships with other healthcare professionals GPs, nurses, PCTs, LPCsAttend and complete any training required by the PCT to carry out local enhanced servicesPromoting and developing services to benefit the patient e.g. diabetes screening, blood pressure monitoringEnsuring any new available services are effectively introduced into the pharmacyKeeping up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their usesAttend meetings/training events organised by the CompanyCompleting and maintaining a Continuous Professional Development record along with a portfolio of learning in accordance to the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical CouncilManaging, supervising and training the pharmacy teamEnsure that records are kept and maintained of all training undertaken by staffRegular briefings regarding business performance, current local pharmacy initiatives/issues and store specific information should be made and recorded regularlyAssist with ensuring one practice audit and one PCT audit are undertaken each year and outcomes are actionedAssist with ensuring that the Community Pharmacy Patient Questionnaire is completed on time each year and outcomes actionedPromoting sales of healthcare and other products and developing the businessStock levels for dispensary and OTC should be maintained at the agreed levels as set by the line managerAssist with budgeting and financial management, maximizing NHS items, OTC sales and driving the profitability within the pharmacyEnsure that communication from Head Office is actioned/cascaded to staff effectivelyPromote high retail, dispensary and good housekeeping standards in the pharmacyAssist in ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed and appropriate records are keptAssist in ensuring PMR systems are fully maintained and all items dispensed as PMR directs and PIs and generic are used in accordance with company policyAssist in ensuring IPOS is maintained as directed by Head OfficeEnsure that confidentiality of company policies and business figures statistics is maintainedEnsure compliance with company promotional activities and stock ranging policyMonitor the security of all cash and stockDevelop and maintain internal relationships within the companyAssist in the communication with the pharmacy team any changes in working practice brought about by the General Pharmaceutical Council or by Knights ChemistPromote and maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the pharmacyEnsure the Company dress code is followed by all members of the pharmacy teamThis is not an exhausted list you may also be required to perform any ad hoc tasksPerson Specification

Qualifications

EssentialPharmacy Degree GPHC Registration Number

Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialPharmacy Degree GPHC Registration NumberDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameKnights PharmacyAddressBromsgrove and Alvechurch areaRedditchB98 0RFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameKnights PharmacyAddressBromsgrove and Alvechurch areaRedditchB98 0RFUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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