Churchills Pharmacy

Job Description

A one year fixed term contract to meet the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council in order to register as a pharmacist.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To complete a structured training programme approved by the GPhC in order to register as a pharmacist.
• To attend necessary study days – for pre-registration training and providing services
• To provide pharmaceutical services and delivery of patient care under supervision
• To be aware of and work within: procedures and policies of the organisation, accepted standards of practice, relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• To work within legal, ethical and governance framework, keeping abreast with current changes.
• To be responsible for self-directed learning
• To demonstrate competence as specified by the GPhC
• To participate in education and training programmes and other activities to develop knowledge and skills as part of a commitment to continuing professional development
• To review progress regularly with the pre-registration tutor and undertake formal progress reviews as specified by the GPhC, to identify development needs
• To undertake and support quality improvement processes
• To undertake mandatory training as deemed necessary by the organisation
• To practice in accordance with the professional standards set by the GPhC
• To support the day to day running of the pharmacy, including but not limited to: ordering, checking incoming stock, dispensing, expiry checking, providing over the counter advice, liaising with local surgeries, managing repeat prescriptions, handling over the counter trade.
• To respond to symptoms and recommend appropriate OTC medication or referrals
• To understand aspects of safeguarding
• To provide services such as smoking cessation
• To carry out a minimum of one clinical audit
• To carry our necessary duties as per the Wholesale Dealers Authorisation at the pharmacy
• To participate in weekend, bank holiday and late duty work rotas as required
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post
• To support maximization of NHS and retail turnover and profitability of the business.