Broadway Pharmacy, Preston – Prereg placement

Job Description

Pre-Registration place available in a busy and forward thinking independent community pharmacy in Preston, Lancashire. The post will start in June/July 2016 and run for 12 months.

We are seeking a confident individual who is keen to learn and be challenged by the constantly evolving world of community pharmacy. Broadway Pharmacy is a family run business in the heart of a local community and has been established for over 50 years. The pharmacy’s foundation and reputation is built on great customer service, knowledgeable experienced staff and a fantastic rapport with local doctor’s surgeries in the area. We were the first Healthy Living Pharmacy to be accredited in the Preston and South Ribble area, which shows a commitment to embrace change and provide the best patient service and outcomes possible. The pharmacy is committed to providing all clinical services commissioned including Medicines Use Reviews, New Medicines Service, Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Flu Vaccinations and have an in-house smoking cessation clinic. In the last few months we have started to provide off site services for private companies including vaccination clinics and a stop smoking service. We hope this will provide a unique and varied experience which will be enjoyable for the candidate.

The successful candidate will be given a challenging and hands on training programme to cover all GPhC performance standards and leave them equipped to pursue a fulfilling career in community pharmacy. We have two full time pharmacists (Nottingham graduates) who will guide them through the programme and afford the time to prepare the candidate for the registration exam. The placement will allow the individual to spend time in all areas of pharmacy including counter experience, dispensary, care homes, services and an insight into the financials of managing a pharmacy. Study time and external training days will be included in the Pre-Reg programme along with time at one of the local GP surgeries to get the full scope of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

For more information please contact us on 01772 717574 or if you would like to apply for the post please email us a covering letter and a copy of your CV to broadway.pharmacy3@nhs.net