Operational Responsibilities

• Support the efficient day-to-day running of the pharmacy.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in audits, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with stock management and the secure storage of medicines, including Controlled Drugs.
• Report incidents, near misses and dispensing errors in accordance with company procedures.
• Support business continuity and service delivery.

Governance and Quality

• Contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant pharmacy environment.
• Support inspections and regulatory visits.
• Assist in reviewing and developing pharmacy procedures where required.
• Participate in clinical governance meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and information governance standards.

Team Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with pharmacists, dispensers, technicians and administrative staff.
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues where appropriate.
• Promote a positive, patient-focused working culture.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced members of the pharmacy team where required.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Eligible and legally entitled to practise as a pharmacist within the United Kingdom.
• Able to fulfil the professional duties and responsibilities of a registered pharmacist.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of two years' post-registration experience practising as a pharmacist within the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience dispensing medicinal cannabis prescriptions.
• Experience handling Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs.
• Experience working with private prescriptions.
• Experience working within a distance selling pharmacy.
• Experience using electronic prescribing and pharmacy dispensing systems.

Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent clinical knowledge and professional judgement.
• Sound understanding of UK pharmacy legislation and professional standards.
• Knowledge of Controlled Drug legislation and governance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Competence in pharmacy IT systems.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and ethical at all times.
• Patient-centred approach.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Calm under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.
• Committed to continuous learning and development.
• High standards of integrity and accountability.

Working Conditions

• Based on-site at the company's pharmacy premises in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• May occasionally be required to work additional hours to meet operational needs.
• Must comply with all company policies, health and safety requirements and pharmacy governance procedures.