Britcrown Pharmacy – London

Job Description

Key duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• To support compliance with all statutory and professional requirements of a registered retail pharmacy business
• To develop competence through training and regular appraisals such that customers and patients receive an excellent professional and caring service
• To develop good management practice through compliance with company systems and procedures, effective use of resources, and following Pre-registration Tutor instruction and guidance
• To maximize NHS and retail turnover and profitability of the business
• To assist in the operations and dispensing of prescriptions and the supply of pharmaceutical products including controlled drugs and appliances ensuring safety and clinical appropriateness
• Responds to symptoms and recommends appropriate OTC medication
• Counsel and advice patients appropriately under supervision
• Works within legal, ethical and governance framework keeping abreast of current changes
• To participate in the training program as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council and prepare for the pre-registration examination
• To be responsible for self directed learning to support the collection of a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence and participate in appraisals with the pre-registration tutor as per company guidance and GPhC program compliance
• To attend study days and complete pre and post study assignments
• To develop knowledge and skills within each competency areas as mapped to GPhC performance standards
• To participate in Audit as instructed by the pre-registration tutor to comply with the requirements of the GPhC training program
• To communicate and liaise effectively with other members of the healthcare professions and build relationships with external organizations such as GP surgeries and area teams
• Ensure that the branch is open for trading and dispensing of prescriptions during the registered opening hours
• Respect confidentiality of information concerning customers and staff in accordance with the Data Protection Act
• Maintain confidentiality of company policies and figure statistics
• Ensure all prescriptions are fully and accurately endorsed
• Complete all NHS/Area teams paperwork requirements accurately on time
• Attend and/or complete all courses/ meetings as required by the company, e.g. annual conference or area meetings. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties as directed by the Manager which are done by a person holding similar post
• Deal with customer complaints promptly and efficiently in accordance with company policy

Employee Benefits

• Joining an independent pharmacy with friendly supportive staff and an experienced pharmacist tutor
• Opportunity to learn from and take part in our various NHS and private services, such as dispensing, flu vaccinations, NMS, pharmacy first, travel clinic and contraception services
• Enrolment on the NPA foundation trainee course with tailored training provided to help you pass the GPhC exam
• Dedicated study time at work to focus on your own development
• Staff discount