Pharmacist
- inverness, scotland, United Kingdom
- Part time
Job Description
Job Title
Pharmacist (will consider newly qualified)
Branch Address
Unit 2 Balloan Road, Inverness IV2 4PF
Salary
Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Working Hours
25 hours per week (Some flexibility available to reduce to 21 hours per week)
Overview
Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced services‑driven pharmacist to join our team in the Balloan Park store. The branch is staffed with an experienced team, including a non‑pharmacy manager (training to be tech) plus five qualified dispensers, providing excellent service to the local community from its setting in a city centre. Currently dispensing around 8,500 items per month, this is a relatively busy branch. The branch utilises Proscript and Medipac robotic distribution technology, freeing up time to provide patient care.
Services Provided
Weight management, travel private and NHS, flu vaccinations, all Community pharmacy Scotland services, regional highlands, needle exchange, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines
- Provide medication counselling and support to patients, answering their questions and addressing concerns
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to optimise patient care
- Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe and effective medication management
- Maintain accurate patient records and manage pharmacy inventory
- Provide immunization services (where applicable)
- Offer advice on over-the-counter medications and healthcare products
- Actively participate in health promotion and public health initiatives
What We Require
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Strong commitment to patient care and safety
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
- Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare trends
- A flexible and positive approach to problem‑solving
What We Offer
- 33 days holiday incl. bank holidays (Increasing to 40 days with length of service)
- Performance related bonus of up to £5000 per year
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Market leading employee discounts programme including a range of big name retailers